Hospitals across the country are experiencing an increase in very sick patients from respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV. The highest hospitalization rates are in …
CDC recommends use of bivalent COVID-19 booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued recommendations for use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccines to help protect Americans from …
CDC authorizes COVID vaccines for children ages 6 months+
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued recommendations for vaccinating children 5 years of age and younger against COVID-19. The recommendation clears the way …
Booster doses now authorized for 5-11 year-olds
The CDC now recommends a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11. They can receive a booster if it’s been at least five …
DHHS statement concerning the announcement from the Governor’s office
With the announcement that Gov. Spencer Cox has tested positive for COVID-19, this is a good reminder that the disease is still circulating in our …
CDC Recommends additional boosters for certain Individuals
Tuesday, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended certain people get another mRNA booster dose to increase their protection against severe …
UDOH announces details of shift to “steady state” in COVID-19 pandemic response
Today, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) announced additional details about the implementation of a “steady state” response to the COVID-19 pandemic, first announced by …
How to get a COVID-19 test after March 31
State sponsored COVID-19 testing sites close March 31 All state-sponsored (free) COVID-19 testing sites will close after March 31. This includes all Mako Medical, TestUtah, …
Do I need a 4th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
2nd boosters? 4th doses? Here’s what you need to know. There’s a lot of confusion about 2nd boosters, 4th doses, and yes, we’ve even heard …
People from racial, ethnic, and other groups report frequent COVID-19–related discrimination
Study highlights the need for public health messaging strategies that address biases against all population groups that have been marginalized People from all major racial …