Topics: Coronavirus Vaccine

A young woman seated on a couch clutches her forehead and reads a thermometer. A box of tissues is positioned near her lap and a blanket is draped over her shoulders.

The Medical Minute: Uptick in COVID cases, new vaccine available

Oct 4, 2023

Cases of COVID-19 are up since this summer, and a new vaccine is available. A Penn State Health infectious disease expert offers the latest on the pandemic.

Penn State scientists one step closer to adaptation-proof COVID-19 vaccine

Oct 18, 2022

A vaccine that could protect against new variants of SARS-CoV-2 and also potentially protect against other coronaviruses is one step closer to reality thanks to College of Medicine researchers.

A doctor listens to a male patient’s heart during a medical examination. Close-up view of the doctor’s hand holding the stethoscope.

Myocarditis seven times more likely with COVID-19 than vaccines

Sep 26, 2022

COVID-19 infections carry a higher risk of myocarditis — or inflammation of the heart muscle — than the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent study by Penn State College of Medicine scientists.

Doctor's hands in blue gloves hold writing on torn paper that says “Omicron BA.5 variants.”

The Medical Minute: COVID-19 vaccine still your best bet against BA.5

Jul 27, 2022

The dominant COVID-19 viral variant in the U.S. seems to hold the key to get through former immunities. A Penn State Health infectious disease specialist discusses BA.5 and how you can protect yourself.

A vaccinated child points to an adhesive bandage on his arm, with his shirt sleeve rolled up.

The Medical Minute: Questions answered about COVID vaccines for babies, toddlers

Jun 22, 2022

For the last – and littlest – segment of the population yet to receive it, the COVID-19 vaccine is federally approved and available for all people 6 months of age and older. A Penn State Health pediatric infectious disease physician explains why it’s safe and answers questions.

Covid-19 vaccination record card with vials and syringe.

Vaccines have up to 90% efficacy against severe COVID-19 for up to six months

Jun 2, 2022

Protection against symptomatic COVID-19 begins to decrease after one month from initial vaccination, while immunity against severe COVID-19 remains high for about six months, according to a recent study by Penn State College of Medicine scientists.

A child receives a bandage after receiving a shot.

The Medical Minute: Five questions answered on children and the COVID vaccine

Nov 3, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 2 gave emergency authorization for use of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for children as young as 5 years old. A pediatrician answers questions.

A close-up of a gloved hand cradling two vials of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

Penn State Health now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 and up at dedicated vaccination sites

Nov 3, 2021

Penn State Health is now administering doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 17 years old at its dedicated vaccination sites in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster counties.

A nurse gives a man a vaccine in the arm

Penn State Health offers booster shots and third doses for eligible patients

Oct 7, 2021

Penn State Health is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated individuals who meet eligibility requirements.

Vials of COVID-19 vaccine are lined up in a laboratory.

The Medical Minute: What to know about the delta variant

Jul 14, 2021

News of a rapidly spreading delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is unsettling. The best protection? The vaccine.

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