Things to Know about the COVID-19 Pandemic
Five things that people need to know about COVID-19, including how to slow the spread, know their risk, protect themselves, what to do when sick, how to get testing, and what the symptoms are. 2019…
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New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected
Since November 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in London and southeast England. This rapid increase in cases has been linked to a different version-or variant-of the virus…
Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Name: BNT162b2Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., and BioNTechType of vaccine: mRNANumber of shots: 2 shots, 21 days apartHow given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm 2019 Novel Coronavirus
HERO-TOGETHER study seeks health care workers who receive COVID-19 vaccine
by Kathy Whitney Health care workers, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the first tier of Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees to receive vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. VUMC,…
How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
Learn about the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendation process and the goals and principles guiding decisions if there is a limited supply at first. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Use of Masks to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 2019 Novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 Vaccines and Severe Allergic Reactions
CDC has learned of reports that some people have experienced severe allergic reactions-also known as anaphylaxis-after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As an example, an allergic reaction is considered severe when a person needs to be…
The U.K. has identified a new Covid-19 strain that spreads more quickly. Here’s what they know
So far, there’s no evidence to suggest the new strain causes more severe disease or affects Covid treatments and vaccines, England’s top medical officer said. U.S. News
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. To trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies. Not mRNA vaccines. Instead, they teach…
Poll shows fewer than 6 in 10 Tennessee parents report wearing masks all the time, nearly half won’t vaccinate their children for COVID-19
by Jake Lowary Many Tennessee parents are not wearing masks consistently to control community spread of COVID-19, despite recommendations from public health officials, according to new a poll conducted by the Vanderbilt Center for…