COVID cases at UVA Health are trending down this week. Studies confirm that vaccines are the best way to avoid severe disease and ivermectin is ineffective.
Why Get a COVID Vaccine?
Maybe you have a history of severe allergies. Or you’re concerned the COVID vaccine will make your healthy child sick.
The bottom line: According to CDC data, fully vaccinated people are:
- Much less likely to get COVID
- Much less likely to die from COVID
We’ve put together this guide to address your concerns and questions. Ready to get vaccinated? Make an appointment at UVA for adults and kids 5 and older. Or find vaccines near you.
COVID cases dipped, but then plateaued. While we were able to ease visitor restrictions, people should continue to wear masks and get vaccinated.
COVID cases at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, and many localities have decreased slightly, but the BA.2 subvariant means we need to stay vigilant.
If you live in Charlottesville or central Virginia: COVID hospitalizations are going down, but seniors and others are still at risk without the booster shot.
Our hospital is at a breaking point. We have more COVID patients than ever before, and the majority are unvaccinated. We need your help.
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