Husky Health Center has administered approximately 1,160 vaccinations across UW’s three campuses since beginning its pop-up clinic series Sept.18. Their final event on the Seattle campus will take place Oct. 29 at the UW Faculty Club, and will offer a selection of vaccines including influenz…

Washington state is currently experiencing a summer surge of COVID-19, an abnormal pattern for common respiratory viruses. This upward trend is less severe than previous summers since the onset of the pandemic, but also points to concerns of tracking the virus. 

Mark Harniss and Brennan Johnston, who both work in the field of accessible technology, were invited to speak at HuskyADAPT’s panel Feb. 28. HuskyADAPT is an RSO that designs and creates accessible play technology for students to learn how to make the world more inclusive.

On Jan. 5, the UW Medicine Newsroom released a statement from UW Medicine physician and professor of medicine and allergy and infectious disease, Dr. Helen Chu, describing the increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases as people return to school and work following the holidays.

With fall comes an increase in the spread of respiratory illnesses. While the UW community reconvenes as large crowds in tightly packed spaces, keeping up with general precautions for viral diseases and vaccine information is important.