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Measles Information

With recent news of measles outbreaks, many people have been coming in to the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub asking whether they need a measles booster. For most adults in the United States, probably not.

Here’s what you need to know:

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Show Yourself Some Love: Take Care of Your Health at the Hub

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, why not show yourself some love this February by taking care of yourself at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub? 

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As Respiratory Illnesses Surge, Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub Offers Vaccines

Pitt’s Vaccination and Health Connection Hub is offering vaccinations to protect against many of the respiratory illnesses that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports are surging now in states including Pennsylvania.

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New COVID Vaccines Available at the Hub

The new 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Pitt’s Vaccination and Health Connection Hub starting Monday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2024.

Pitt Student gets the latest Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from a medical technician at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub on 5th Ave.

Allegheny County residents turn out for new COVID shot amid supply chain issues | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"We have had the new COVID vaccine in stock for just over two weeks and have already given over 50% more doses this year compared to this time last year. Engaging our students in the vaccination process affords them the opportunity to give back to the community while meeting a health care need."
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Hub Interns Win Awards for Best Research Posters

The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub congratulates its interns in the 2023 Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program (PHUSP).
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University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Receives $20,000 Grant

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, is one of five universities that will each receive a $20,000 grant to teach the correct way to check blood pressure, the American Medical Association announced Aug. 30.
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Vaccine planning efforts