Stories of Care & Discovery

Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Work as well in Patients with Obesity?
In an article for The Conversation, UVA’s Dr. Catherine Varney, who specializes in obesity medicine, examines whether new COVID-19 vaccines be equally effective in patients who have excess weight.
UVA Today

COVID-19: Monoclonal Antibody Drugs Available for High-Risk Patients
UVA Health is offering monoclonal antibody drugs for appropriate COVID-19 patients at highest risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization.
UVA Health Newsroom

Antibody Cocktail Prevents Symptomatic COVID-19 Infections
UVA Health is among the test sites examining effects in people exposed to the coronavirus.
UVA Today

Health District, UVA Health Partnering on Second Community Vaccination Site
Beginning Sunday, vaccinations will be given by appointment at the former Big Lots space in Seminole Square shopping center – part of a major community effort.
UVA Today

Why mRNA Vaccines Need Two Doses to Best Work – and What Delays Might Mean
UVA Today