November 20, 2021
Moderna and Pfizer vaccine boosters available for ages 18+ (Post updated)
Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), UW Medicine is now providing boosters of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines — as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine — to all patients ages 18 or older.
November 18, 2021
Preventing COVID-19 during travel and gatherings
This message was sent to students, staff, faculty and other academic personnel at the University of Washington’s Bothell and Seattle campuses on behalf of the UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases. A similar message was sent to the UW Tacoma community. Dear UW Community, Even with widespread vaccination levels in our community, travel can create pathways for COVID-19…
November 17, 2021
UW Medicine visitor policy update: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
Last month, Harborview Medical Center successfully implemented the first phase of a program to require all inpatient visitors over 12 and those over the age of 18 accompanying outpatient adult patients to show proof of having a COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days of visiting. Effective Monday, December 6, UW Medicine will expand this program to include the two UW Medical Center hospital campuses.
November 3, 2021
FAQ: Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?
On Nov. 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized booster shots for anyone 18 and over,
