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Washington orders pause on use of J&J’s covid vaccine

April 13, 2021

This action is being taken after six recipients develop serious blood clots.

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New COVID variants have changed the game, and vaccines will not be enough. We need global ‘maximum suppression’

April 6, 2021

Susan Michie, UCL; Chris Bullen, University of Auckland; Jeffrey V Lazarus, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); John N. Lavis, McMaster University; John Thwaites, Monash University; Liam Smith, Monash University; Salim Abdool Karim, Centre for the AIDS Program of Research…

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CDC, UW study finds significant vaccine distrust within incarcerated populations, increasing risks

April 1, 2021

Researchers surveyed more than 5,000 inmates in late 2020. Among those asked about their willingness to receive a vaccine, only 45% said they were willing.

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All adults in Washington state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine April 15

March 31, 2021

The expansion of eligibility comes, in part, in response to a recent uptick in COVID cases in the state.

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
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More than 100 in Washington state develop COVID-19 despite being vaccinated

March 31, 2021

Scientists call these “vaccine breakthrough” cases, which are expected with any vaccine.

Coronavirus, Immunology, Vaccines

Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus

March 25, 2021

Immunity after infection is unpredictable.

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So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?

March 22, 2021

Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.

Coronavirus, Public Health, Vaccines

More people in King County are eligible for the vaccine, but will there be enough?

March 19, 2021

The number of people who are or soon will be eligible will continue to outpace the availability of vaccine for some time.

Coronavirus, Vaccines

Coronavirus is evolving but so are our antibodies

March 18, 2021

Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated protect us against future viral variants?

Electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19
Coronavirus, Vaccines

The UK variant is likely deadlier, more infectious and becoming dominant.

March 12, 2021

But the vaccines still work well against it

Coronavirus, Vaccines

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines?

March 3, 2021

4 common questions answered

Coronavirus, Vaccines

New COVID-19 Variants in Washington. Now what?

March 3, 2021

What the discovery of new COVID-19 variants means for Washington

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Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions

March 1, 2021

The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost zero.

Coronavirus, Public Health, Vaccines

APPEARANCE OF VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY REINFORCE NEED TO STAY VIGILANT

February 23, 2021

Public Health Insider, Public Health – Seattle & King County A variant strain of the coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County. The B.1.351 variant was identified through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory on Feb.…

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Coronavirus, Vaccines

Two Doses are Key

February 17, 2021

If you already got your first shot, it’s time to start thinking about getting your second one.

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