COVID-19

Flu season is once again approaching, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encouraging all Americans to receive a flu vaccine before the end of October.
September 15, 2021

A resurgent flu season could be right around the corner

As days get shorter and the COVID-19 pandemic charges into a second fall season in the United States, another infectious disease is lurking.

The medication ivermectin is FDA-approved to treat parasitic infections and some skin conditions, but not COVID-19. Some are seeking out a highly concentrated and potentially dangerous animal form, which has triggered a rise in poison control calls during the pandemic.
September 13, 2021

Pharmacist details ivermectin’s dangerous snowball effect

Some Americans are turning to a medication approved to treat parasitic infections and skin conditions as an answer against COVID-19, despite the lack of data supporting ivermectin's use against the novel coronavirus. That’s why the U.S.

Woman sitting at a table while the Tasso device draws blood from her arm.
September 3, 2021

Home blood collection device works for COVID antibody test

The device, which draws blood from capillaries in the skin, could someday replace standard blood draws for a variety of tests.

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Fall youth sports return in Washington state with a list of rules, requirements and recommendations to protect against COVID-19.
September 2, 2021

Fall sports make a comeback, but the rules have changed

Dozens of high school football stadiums around the Northwest will welcome teams back to the turf and fans back to the stands this Labor Day weekend, making for scenes reminiscent of pre-pandemic life.

picture of South King County Fire and Rescue paramedics training to care for a patient that may have COVID-19
August 30, 2021

Study: low risk of EMS staff getting COVID from patients

Emergency medical responders' training and use of personal protective equipment is credited for low rate of on-the-job infection.

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Finding some extra space is a great first step toward planning a late-summer family getaway, according to doctors with UW Medicine.
August 24, 2021

Creativity and adventure can keep travel safe

The current spread of COVID-19's delta variant has made some travel a calculated risk. 

COVID-19 vaccines are distributed through the UW Medicine care network.
August 23, 2021

What’s next, after FDA’s full approval of Pfizer vaccine?

A COVID-19 vaccine originally authorized for emergency use in the United States reached a milestone today, with the Food and Drug A

picture of Dr. April Stempien-Otero at UW Medical Center
August 23, 2021

Cardiologist tells of COVID’s heart injuries, implications

Q&A: A clinician and researcher characterizes SARS-CoV-2's distinct inflammation as "an acceleration of chronic heart disease."

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Top health leaders and now a large-scale health study conducted by UW Medicine doctors show that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women.
August 17, 2021

Study: 17,000 lactating, pregnant women show vaccine is safe

Less than one in four pregnant women in the U.S.

pregnant woman getting the covid vaccine
August 17, 2021

Study: Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine

“Overall the vaccine is very well tolerated,” said the lead author of the paper published today.

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