More articles about: COVID-19 Vaccine
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It's COVID Vaccine Season, Time to Get Your Shot
It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season.
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Vaccines: A few minutes now could spare you misery later
Adults, especially people over 50, should get immunized against COVID-19, flu and other infections, to prevent fall and winter illness, hospitalization and worse
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Yes, you should get a COVID shot this year
The newest COVID vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September and is rolling out in pharmacies and clinics across the country.
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Prostate cancer drug shows promise against COVID
Michigan Medicine researchers looked into a drug in development to treat prostate cancer called proxalutamide, which works by blocking an enzyme called TMPRSS2 (transmembrane protease, serine 2) that is regulated by androgen receptors, as a potential therapeutic for COVID.
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Is there promise of a nasal COVID vaccine for the future?
The vaccine could stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2 at the point of entry in the upper respiratory tract.
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Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections
Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections, that having both a vaccination and a previous infection helps provide immunity against some COVID-19 variants.
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History saved lives in this pandemic. Will society listen next time?
The success of efforts to “flatten the curve” in the COVID-19 pandemic relied on University of Michigan research on the 1918 influenza pandemic.
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Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings. Visit our blog for the full story.
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Are parents seeking vaccine advice from their child’s primary care provider?
A recent national poll found that parents may not always turn to their child's doctor for advice on vaccinating their children.
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RSV: What parents should know
How you can prevent infection and look for more serious symptoms of RSV.
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Potential therapy derived from a banana protein works against SARS-CoV-2
What if COVID could be treated from a protein derived from a banana? This antiviral may not only be effective against SARS-CoV-2, but all known coronaviruses and the flu.
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A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
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What to know about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The latest COVID vaccine expands the list of effective options for coronavirus protection.
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COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know
 Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.
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What has the pandemic taught us about public health?
Joneigh Khaldun led pandemic response for Michigan; she reflects on how public health partnerships, messaging and budgets affected outcomes.