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Staying protected against COVID-19 and the flu this fall
With the emergence of the delta variant this summer, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be top of mind for many. Because of this, some people might not…
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UF Health researcher answers top questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines
January 4, 2021
The leading COVID-19 vaccines aren’t anything like the polio vaccination your grandparents received — or even the flu shot you got this fall. A look under the…
College of Medicine, UF Health Shands Hospital, +2 more
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For pregnant women, access to recommended vaccinations varies with health coverage
January 23, 2020
For pregnant women, getting vaccinated helps to keep themselves and their unborn or newborn child safe. But there can be barriers to receiving vaccines, such…
Department of Pediatrics, +3 more
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Be Aware this Flu Season
As the holiday time of the year comes to a close, another season – one that is much less fun – is looming. This is the time of year when cases of the flu peak,…
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Finally: A Significant Increase in NIH Funding
April 30, 2018
On March 23, two days after the House of Representatives and the Senate voted to approve a $1.3-trillion omnibus spending bill, President Donald Trump signed…
UF Health
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NIH director lauds innovation, encourages bold thinking in visit to UF campus
April 2, 2018
A recent spike in federal spending is an energizing opportunity for researchers, the nation’s top scientist said during a visit on April 2 to the University of…
College of Medicine, +1 more
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The inside scoop on flu vaccines: Addressing myths about the flu shot
Every autumn, we start to hear the buzz about getting a flu shot. As an infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist at UF Health, that’s also…
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2018 Winter Influenza Season
January 24, 2018
Alachua County is facing a challenging flu season. Our efforts at UF Health support the health of our community. We are prepared to manage a high volume of…
Department of Emergency Medicine, +3 more
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Fight the Flu This Fall
Autumn leaves. Pumpkin carving. Cooler weather. And the sniffles. It’s the time of the year to go outside and enjoy the cooler air, not stay in bed with a box…
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Handy tips for hand-washing
The last gift you want to give your friends this holiday season is a cold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most effective way…