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Dr. William Petri, an expert in infectious diseases, says studies show mixing vaccines is safe and effective. The jury is still out on how often people will need booster shots against the coronavirus.

How Does Mixing and Matching COVID-19 Boosters Work?

Dr. William Petri, an expert in infectious diseases, says studies show mixing vaccines is safe and effective.

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Gilliard’s latest award will allow him the freedom to explore “outside-the-box” ideas.

UVA Chemist Robert Gilliard’s Research Earns Him a Packard Fellowship

Gilliard’s latest award will allow him the freedom to explore “outside-the-box” ideas.

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At a time when parents may be wary of taking unvaccinated children to a medical facility, the study raises concerns about the possible consequences.

Study: Missing Well-Child Visits Leads to Delayed Autism Diagnoses

At a time when parents may be wary of taking unvaccinated children to a medical facility, the study raises concerns about the possible consequences.

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UVA scientists have identified how failure in the brain’s natural braking system contributes to epileptic seizures.

Epilepsy Research Reveals Previously Unknown Trigger for Seizures

UVA scientists have identified how failure in the brain’s natural braking system contributes to epileptic seizures.

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The research generates opportunities for student involvement and has the potential to provide practical help for people in the greatest need.

New Award Enables Faculty Research on Toxic Waste, Hospital Closures, Asylum-Seekers

The research generates opportunities for student involvement and has the potential to provide practical help for people in the greatest need.

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The finding could benefit battles against dementia, stroke and other conditions.

Discovery of New Role for Brain’s Immune Cells Could Have Alzheimer’s Implications

The finding could benefit battles against dementia, stroke and other conditions.

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Dissecting Eyewitness Memory and Why Confidence Can Be Misleading

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With data from a pivotal Pfizer-BioNTech study (under review by the FDA) showing robust antibody responses in children ages 5 to 11, UVA Today spoke with expert Dr. William Petri about child vaccinations.

Q&A: Vaccine Emergency Use Around the Corner for Children 5 to 11

With data from a pivotal Pfizer-BioNTech study (under review by the FDA) showing robust antibody responses in children ages 5 to 11, UVA Today spoke with expert Dr.

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