NEW: Flu shots available beginning week of Sept. 7

This year's effort by Vanderbilt University Medical Center to protect its people from influenza will be the most important in a century. With COVID-19 already prevalent, consuming precious health care resources, endangering lives, and so far, killing more than 170,000 Americans, this is not the year to shun getting a flu vaccine. View...

UPDATED: Mask guidance from Infection Prevention

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UPDATE: COVID-19 social distancing guidelines for break rooms and work areas

We need everyone's help to manage one of the highest COVID-19 risk activities: being in a shared space without proper social distancing. This risk gets worse when people remove their mask while eating and drinking. View...

NEW: You Asked and We Answered: What do I do if I have a burning sensation or skin irritation while wearing an N95 mask?

If you notice this type of discomfort from any PPE use, first remove yourself from patient care. View...

UPDATE: Wear your mask correctly

All people must wear a mask while on Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus. Masks are required in cafeterias, food courts, break rooms, research labs, conference rooms, bathrooms, elevators, waiting rooms -- everywhere. View...

NEW: VUMC COVID ICU nurse Cody Hamilton speaks to Metro Nashville police officers about masking

Vanderbilt's Cody Hamilton, RN, BSN, is a nurse in the COVID Intensive Care Unit. He recently delivered a powerful message about the importance of masks to members of the Metro Nashville Police Department. View...