Wellness
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Decoding vaccine hesitancy
May 24, 2021 What surveys of Orange County parents and students reveal about local attitudes toward COVID-19 immunizations.
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Yes, the vaccines came out fast, but here’s why they’re safe
May 20, 2021 The sped-up production of vaccines represents years of global research, including advances from fighting SARS and decades of work to better understand mRNA.
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COVID vaccine technology could thwart other diseases
May 18, 2021 Scientists hope that the mRNA shots will lead to many more applications.
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Q&A on vaccines for teens
May 17, 2021 A renowned pediatrician answers some of the questions on parents' minds.
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Dispelling the myth of ‘COVID heart’
May 14, 2021 People who have recovered from the disease have no special reason to worry about their hearts, experts say.
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A push to inoculate against vaccine disparities
May 13, 2021 Researcher discusses efforts to communicate the importance of vaccination in underserved communities.
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CDC exaggerates outdoor transmission rate, experts say
May 11, 2021 Although the agency claims there is a roughly 10 percent chance of contracting COVID outside, the figure may actually be less than one percent.
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What to know about vaccines for younger adolescents
May 11, 2021 Now that the FDA has authorized the Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12, parents have questions. Here are some answers.
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How moral judgments affect perception of virus risk
May 10, 2021 People perceive activities they condone or see as important as safer than those they don't, studies show.
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Anxious about returning to work? Some tips
May 5, 2021 After more than a year of working remotely, many feel stress about coming back to their desks. Here's how to cope.
Making Your Own Difference
One of UCI’s primary concerns is the health and well-being of our community, and we send our thoughts to all those impacted by COVID-19.
During this unprecedented time, your support is more important than ever. Your gift can help UCI and UCI Health mitigate the impact of COVID-19 through the expansion of UCI Health’s capacity to test, treat and house Orange County patients and the advancement of critical research and community initiatives. No gesture is too small.