Topics: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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.

An up-close photo of a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

People who knew someone ill with or who died from COVID-19 are more likely to get COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 28, 2023

A College of Medicine researcher coauthored a study that found people who knew someone who became ill with or died from COVID-19 were more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

Conceptual illustration of the coronavirus as if it were observed from a microscope.

Study signals osteopathic manipulative treatment may be beneficial in treating COVID-19

Jul 19, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that osteopathic manipulative treatment might have health benefits for patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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 masked, female pharmacy technician wearing various items of personal protective equipment prepares remdesivir for a patient in the pharmacy.

Clinical trial leads to FDA approval of two medications for treatment of COVID-19

Jun 1, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center played a role in helping two medications obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for treating COVID-19.

A young girl sits up in her hospital bed, playing on a tablet computer. She’s hooked up to medical equipment. A man seated at the side of the bed looks at the screen with her.

Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines

Apr 15, 2022

NOTE: This article contains outdated information. Leer en español In response to a downward trend in patients with COVID-19 across the health system, Penn State Health is lifting many of […]

A graphic depiction of a coronavirus, at the microscopic level.

Alumna helped to coordinate Penn State’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Mar 29, 2022

Alumna Shelley Haffner left retirement to assist with Penn State’s pandemic response. Building on her expertise and degree, Haffner helped with coronavirus mitigation efforts at Penn State Altoona.

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