COVID-19: Vaccine Updates
A resource for the Swedish family of organizations and affiliated providers.
We have been partnering with local and federal public health authorities to help ensure a smooth rollout once a vaccine or vaccines are made available. Check back regularly to stay informed and get the latest update about COVID-19 vaccines and what this means for you.
Providence researchers assess changes in COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness over time
4/19/2022
Learn how a team of Providence researchers analyzed how the protection from various COVID-19 vaccines decline over time
Immunizations can protect you at every stage of life
4/24/2022
Vaccines teach your immune system to defend your body against infectious diseases. Are you and your family caught up on your shots?
COVID-19 incubation timeline: When am I contagious?
4/1/2022
Providence shares information about COVID-19’s incubation period, outlines when most people are contagious and defines when to isolate or quarantine.
4 tips for safer holiday celebrations
11/19/2021
Holidays are here! Learn how to celebrate safely, keep your family healthy, and avoid a community surge of COVID-19 this year.
COVID-19 vaccine and kids: What you need to know
2/11/2022
COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children ages 5-11. Learn the facts about the vaccine and kids.
For COVID long-haulers, rehabilitation can provide relief
10/25/2021
COVID long haulers can suffer side effects for months. Learn how Providence is helping patients improve through rehabilitation.
Inside the ICU: An exclusive look inside Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s intensive care unit
10/12/2021
Providence caregivers use proning to help COVID-19 patients on ventilators in the ICU.
FDA grants full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
9/3/2021
The FDA granted full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 16 and up, validating the vaccine's safety. Learn more.
News & Information from Swedish
Important information and operational updates.
New research evaluates the safety of transplants from organ donors who recently test positive for SARS-CoV-2
1/26/2023
Findings show that most organs from COVID-positive donors can be used with excellent short-term outcomes.
FDA and CDC endorse COVID-19 vaccine booster for all adults 18 and older
3/29/2022
The move will protect millions and improve access to vaccines. Learn more.
Visitor policy
Our updated visitor policy and masking guidelines
Connecting communities to COVID-19 vaccine
3/22/2021
Swedish Chief Health Equity Officer Nwando Anyaoku, M.D., who leads Swedish’s mobile clinic efforts, is often called upon to speak with community groups and panels about her work and experience in add