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by Nancy Humphrey People with food allergies are surprisingly less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than people without them, a study funded by the National Institutes of Health…
iStock Considering the rapidly increasing rate of COVID-19 infections in our community and medical center, VUMC is reimplementing required masking in all indoor, non-clinical areas of VUMC regardless of vaccination status. As before, masking is…
Guidance to assist with assessment of risk, monitoring, and work restriction decisions for Healthcare Providers with potential exposure to COVID-19. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Provides information on testing for coronavirus infection, including how to decide about testing, how to get a test, and what to do after a viral test. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Guidance for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to take steps to assess and improve their preparedness for responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Guidance for healthcare professionals who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
by Nancy Humphrey The antibody levels to SAR-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, substantially drop in the weeks following infection, according to a study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Centers for…
by Bill Snyder The Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4) held its third annual symposium last week as a virtual, online event to preserve social distancing during COVID-19. VI4 Director Eric Skaar, PhD,…