The “up-to-date” definition for COVID-19 vaccination has been through many iterations.
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest.
Empowering expectant mothers: The importance of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy
Amidst the myriad concerns and decisions that accompany pregnancy, one crucial aspect has become increasingly apparent in recent times: the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for expectant mothers.
Low vaccine rates for the new COVID vaccine? — Physician rolls out “the conversation” to address vaccine hesitancy
Virtually every time a patient comes in, Crystal Wong, a board-certified family medicine physician and an associate medical director at University of Washington (UW) Medicine, carries out the same conversation.
Challenges in vaccine access: Addressing disparities among Washingtonians, especially in AAPI communities
Despite being available for several months, the new COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the state’s Asian American and Pacific Islander population remains low compared to the group’s uptake during the pandemic, following the trends seen across all racial and ethnic groups, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
A cough away from clarity — UW researchers are developing new app to differentiate respiratory disease
Is your cough a potential symptom of COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB), asthma?
Rising concerns — JN.1 COVID variant sparks worry as school and work resume in WA
There is new concern over the latest COVID variant JN.1 as the state of Washington and the nation return to school and work this new year.
The importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for children
Some people think it’s easy being a kid. Some people think childhood is a barrel of laughs.
Stay healthy during the holidays
The holidays are here! Cold and flu season is in full swing.
WA DOH’s hyper-local approach to bridge healthcare gaps
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and healthcare workers in general have been in a state of high alert for three years.