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  • November 21, 2022

    Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation

    Infectious diseases expert George Thompson warns of the rising threat and apparent spread of disease-causing fungi outside their traditional hot spots. Fungal lung infections are commonly misdiagnosed, leading to delays in treatment and increase in antimicrobial resistance in the community.

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  • November 09, 2022

    Can adults get RSV?

    RSV is commonly associated with children in their first or second year of life. However, RSV can also lead to potentially life-threatening complications for adults. Infectious diseases expert Natascha Tuznik answers questions about why RSV can be severe, particularly for those in high-risk groups.

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  • November 04, 2022

    What you need to know about bronchiolitis, a complication of RSV

    As emergency departments across the country are overwhelmed by children with respiratory infections, UC Davis emergency physicians have recommendations for when you should take your child to the emergency room – and when you might not need to.

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  • November 01, 2022

    A tripledemic expected this winter

    Just when we thought the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic was over, experts are warning that a tripledemic, a trio of viral threats involving respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu) and COVID, is heading our way this winter.

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  • October 28, 2022

    6 tips to make the flu shot less scary for kids

    Flu shot season can bring stress and anxiety for many children. UC Davis child life specialist Marisa Martinez helps children cope with painful procedures while they are in the hospital. She offers these six tips to parents and caregivers to make flu shot time less scary.

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  • September 16, 2022

    Lo que necesita saber sobre la viruela del mono

    UC Davis Health ha abierto una clínica de vacunas contra la viruela del simio o del mono para pacientes, empleados, profesores y estudiantes que corren mayor riesgo de infección. Las personas deben comunicarse con su médico de atención primaria o programar una visita de Express Care para recibir aprobación médica.

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