COVID-19
UNMC taking part in vaccine study for children
UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center researchers are working with the Child Health Research Institute on national study.
Dec 1, 2021
![Kari Simonsen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SimonsenNEW030121-e1691002218972.jpg)
All adults are now eligible for COVID-19 boosters
The CDC updated guidelines for adults who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine at least six months ago.
Nov 29, 2021
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Dr. Gold praises UNMC’s adoption of COVID-19 vaccines
Chancellor again held his campus forum virtually and addressed a variety of pandemic issues.
Nov 23, 2021
![From left, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Susan Kraft Mann, interim vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GoldMezaMann111621.jpg)
Holiday hours for free saliva testing
Testing for asymptomatic open Monday and Tuesday for Thanksgiving week.
Nov 19, 2021
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Researchers find risks for transplant recipients after COVID
Data analyzed by UNMC identifies greater renal or cardiac events, particularly among men.
Nov 17, 2021
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Med center testing new oral drug to prevent COVID-19
International study is researching the oral antiviral Molnupiravir for adult household contacts.
Nov 16, 2021
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Florescu021021.jpg)
Study finds that one COVID treatment not justified
UNMC participated in research showing that injected interferon not helpful.
Nov 12, 2021
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UNMC health professionals ready to get their kids vaccinated
Experts offer their views on getting their young children protected against COVID-19.
Nov 8, 2021
![From left, Kari Neeman, MD, Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IDVaccine110821.jpg)
Saliva testing to move to new indoor location
Tests now will be available at the Williams Science Hall.
Nov 5, 2021
![Williams Science Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WilliamsScienceHall042721.jpg)
Ophthalmology sheds light on COVID-19’s effect on blood vessels
Steven Yeh, MD, and team recently published a study in the journal Ocular Immunology and Inflammation.
Oct 26, 2021
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