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A man receives a COVID-19 vaccination at UW Medical Center - Montlake.
September 11, 2023

Be ready for the fall virus season

Anytime between now and mid-October is an ideal time to receive this year’s flu vaccine to be ahead of an expected rise in transmission this fall, said Dr.

pregnant woman getting the covid vaccine
January 23, 2023

Vaccines protected pregnant women during Omicron surge

Worldwide study shows COVID vaccines and boosters reduced the risk of severe COVID-related disease in pregnant women by about 76%.

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The potential for more COVID-19 variants to emerge and presence of other seasonal viruses make this winter an unpredictable and cautious stretch of the pandemic, according to Dr. John Lynch.
December 2, 2021

Providers brace for variant unknowns, seasonal risks

As winter nears, and with the emergence of the new variant of concern omicron, healthcare providers are preparing for the novel coronavirus’ next mov

picture of a child receiving an immunization
August 4, 2021

Now is the time to update routine child vaccinations

Age-appropriate immunizations have dropped sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic began 18 months ago.

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Experts say encouragement could help sway young American adults toward COVID-19 vaccinations.
July 6, 2021

Friendly nudge could make young adults open to vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines have been available for nearly seven months in the United States, with most adults eligible for their vaccinations since the spring.

Emily Martin MD ER physician one of first to get COVID 19 vaccination at UW Medicine
May 11, 2021

COVID-19 update with Lisa Brandenburg

COVID-19 vaccinations are available for patients and the community by appointment and at walk-in clinics, according to Lisa Brandenburg, UW Medicine president, in her latest updates on UW Medicine's response to the pandemic.  More than 80% of fr

Harborview staffers huddle before giving COVID-19 vaccinations in Federal Way, Washington
April 6, 2021

Allen Foundation boosts effort to address vaccine equity

$1 million grant bolsters access to vaccines in King County communities most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mariners announcer Dave Sims help supply a UW Medicine pop-up community clinic for COVID-19 vaccines
March 18, 2021

Teaming up to vaccinate underserved communities

WIth a $2 million gift, the Seattle Mariners are helping to extend UW Medicine's efforts to get COVID-19 vaccines to community members whose access or awareness is limited. 

woman lying in bed, awake at night
March 16, 2021

Prioritizing sleep? Your immune system thanks you.

World Sleep Day, on Friday, March 19, should bring a collective focus to "regular sleep for healthy future."

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