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.
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.
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.
Apr 15, 2022
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 its visitation restrictions for family, support […]
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Results from a Penn State College of Medicine survey show that an ‘us-versus-them’ mentality was present in local communities in the early months of the pandemic.
Feb 15, 2022
College of Medicine and Hershey Medical Center researchers found that nurses faced unique stressors and ethical dilemmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 14, 2022
Results from a study involving a College of Medicine researcher suggest that bundling COVID-19 vaccines or boosters with influenza vaccines might increase uptake of COVID-19 and flu vaccines among minorities.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $3.9 million through May 2025 to study the impact COVID-19 has on pregnancy.
Feb 11, 2022
Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines.
