In the midst of last year’s deadly surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant, UPMC not only increased its capacity as one of… Read more
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FDA authorizes 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for Older Adults; UPMC Ready to Provide More Shots
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
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
COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids, Pregnant Women
At a press briefing today, UPMC leaders shared the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for children five to 11 years old and encouraged pregnant women to… Read more