The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older. Previously, the vaccine use occurred under an emergency… Read more
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White House Recommends Third COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for All Adults
The White House today recommended COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for adults who received the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccinations. The reason for this recommendation, which… Read more
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Recommended for Immunocompromised People
The FDA and CDC authorized and recommended an additional vaccine dose for people with weakened immune systems. Someone may be immunocompromised if they have certain… Read more
New Preventative Treatment for COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
At a press conference this morning, UPMC experts spoke about the Delta variant of COVID-19, as well as the new prophylactic use of monoclonal antibodies for people who… Read more
UPMC Weighs in on CDC Recommendation for Vaccinated People to Mask Indoors in High-Transmission Areas
At a press briefing on July 27th, the CDC recommended all people, including those vaccinated, wear masks indoors in areas with substantial or high COVID-19… Read more