The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for people 50 and… Read more
Category: COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5: Preparing Parents
With the possible authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, Dr. Andrew Nowalk, clinical director of Infectious Disease at UPMC… Read more
UPMC Expert Warns About Potential Hazard with At-Home COVID-19 Tests
While at-home COVID-19 tests are becoming more widely available, parents of young children should take note that some of the test kit materials can pose… Read more
As Omicron Peaks, UPMC Leaders Reinforce Vigilance and Share Information About Preventive Medication
Today, UPMC officials gave an update on the Omicron spike and provided additional information on Evusheld, a medication that prevents COVID-19 and is offered to… Read more
UPMC Launches Hill District COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with Community Partners
It’s been a little over a year since vaccinations for COVID-19 were approved, and about 65% of Allegheny County residents are fully vaccinated. But, in… Read more