Viruses can spread between people who are close together, so any mask that covers the nose and mouth should help protect against getting or spreading COVID-19.

It is too soon to know if different strains of COVID-19 would behave like influenza, which is fought with multiple vaccines that change every year. COVID-19 vaccine development is based on the idea that vaccines would be effective against different strains.

In a laboratory setting, elderberry extract has been shown to have possible effects against some viruses. However, no large studies have proven its effectiveness in humans when sick. Cooked elderberry fruit is safe, but raw elderberry may cause nausea, vomiting, or severe diarrhea.

True. Researchers identified a human antibody (a protein in the blood) that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cells in a lab. This is the first step toward understanding immunity in patients who have had COVID-19.

Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and Motrin (ibuprofen) are safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms as long as you follow the recommended dosage and do not have a condition that indicates you should not take these medications. Please consult with your health care provider if you are concerned whether these medications are safe for you to take.

The UAB Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic specializes in support devices for weakened limbs and joints, as well as custom devices (prostheses) to replace limbs. Unlike with some clinics, these prostheses are designed, made, and adjusted in house at UAB Medicine, which makes it easier for patients to get a proper fit in less time.

The Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame has named its 2020 inductees, including six individuals from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Coronaviruses can spread person-to-person. This means that it can spread from an infected person to another person through respiratory droplets (like coughing or sneezing) and close personal contact.

May 19, 2020 Follow these guidelines below: Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands Avoid close unprotected contact with anyone with respiratory symptoms Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve […]

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that often cause respiratory tract infections. Common human coronaviruses cause upper-respiratory tract infections with symptoms of the common cold. Occasionally, human coronaviruses can cause lower-respiratory tract infections, like pneumonia. Two other human coronaviruses, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, may cause severe infections.

COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It is spread from person to person, causing mild to severe respiratory illnesses.

In the African nation of Zambia, UAB School of Medicine Professor Albert Manasyan, MD, conducts perinatal research, which is focused on the critical few weeks before and after birth. After coming back to the main UAB campus in March, he returned to Zambia with a plan to create personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Manasyan’s plan to produce face shields for front-line medical staff has quickly grown into a large-scale project.