We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, what we need to know about the additional dose of COVID vaccine, recently approved by the CDC.
Read MoreUC Davis Health experts share what you need to know about human metapneumovirus, including symptoms, testing and who is most at risk for serious illness.
Read MoreA deadly strain of fungus is spreading in health care facilities in California and throughout the United States. Find out who is most vulnerable.
Read MoreInfectious 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.
Read MoreRSV 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreJust 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.
Read MoreFlu 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.
Read MoreUC 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.
Read MoreUC Davis Health has opened a monkeypox vaccine clinic for patients, staff, faculty, and students who are most at risk for infection. Individuals need to contact their primary care physician or schedule an Express Care visit to receive medical approval.
Read MoreAs cases of monkeypox rise, many people are unsure what to do if they suspect they have the disease. Patients who are concerned about a possible infection should contact their primary care physician’s office to speak to an advice nurse.
Read MoreNew York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have been infected with the polio virus. We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, about polio and what we need to know.
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounded the alarm this month about a large number of cases of parechovirus circulating nationally.We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, what we need to know about this current outbreak.
Read MoreA new technique for detecting typhoid infections is faster and more accurate than conventional testing, according to a new study. The new approach can significantly help disease monitoring and vaccination planning. An estimated 11 to 20 million people get sick from typhoid every year.
Read MoreWinter may have come and gone, but it left behind some respiratory viruses. Although summer is around the corner, UC Davis Health experts are still seeing cases of influenza (flu), RSV and other respiratory viruses, which is unusual.
Read MoreIndirect or unspoken peer pressure – the peer pressure to conform to specific behaviors based on what other members of a group are doing – is motivating people to ditch their masks, despite their best judgment. Here’s how to avoid the pressure to conform.
Read MoreAs cases of monkeypox continue to rise globally, this very rare infectious disease has hit home, with a number of cases of monkeypox reported in Sacramento County. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers questions about this disease.
Read MoreDoctors who treat long COVID are trying to understand the mysterious syndrome that can follow infections, such as why some patients with mild illness experience ongoing breathing problems and why some with severe disease end up with no lung scarring.
Read MoreMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) often strikes when many families least expect it – after a child has recovered from COVID-19 infection. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers common questions about this life-threatening complication.
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center is now using Pfizer’s new COVID antiviral pill Paxlovid in patients at high risk of COVID complications. The pill, which can be taken at home, has been shown to dramatically decrease the risk of hospitalization and death.
Read MoreWith the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant surging, many people are reconsidering the type of mask they wear. A UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert has advice about when to wear cloth, surgical, N95 or KN95 masks.
Read MoreUC Davis Health pediatrician Michael Lucien and social justice leader Denisha “Coco” Bland will host a free webinar via Zoom to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on African American and Black populations and offer strategies and solutions to help.
Read MoreA new study by infectious disease experts Sarah Waldman and Stuart Cohen shows vaccinated health care workers with breakthrough COVID-19 infections are at a low risk of transmitting the virus to patients and colleagues in a healthcare setting. Infection prevention strategies were key.
Read MoreDean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, and general pediatrician Rachel Heidt, will be participating in a virtual Q&A session, “COVID-19 and Vaccines for Children 5-11 years old,” on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Read MoreDavid Kessler, the chief science officer and leader in COVID-19 efforts, provided insights on the rise of mental health issues, COVID vaccines for kids, booster shots, the new oral antiviral drugs, and the rare vaccine side effects.
Read MoreA new study shows that mitigation efforts to reduce COVID-19 on the 10 University of California campuses during the fall of 2020 minimized campus transmission and outbreaks and limited spread to surrounding communities.
Read MoreMonoclonal antibody treatments have been shown to reduce COVID-19-related hospitalization or deaths in high-risk patients. But UC Davis Health infectious disease experts explain why they’re not a replacement for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreUC Davis Health infectious diseases specialist George Thompson answered some commonly asked questions about Merck’s new COVID-19 pill. The medication could be given in the days after COVID-19 symptoms arise to prevent severe disease.
Read MoreUC Davis Health infectious disease experts are concerned the drought in California could lead to an increase in cases of Valley fever, a disease that primarily presents as a respiratory illness.
Read MorePoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke can affect lung health, particularly for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. UC Davis Health experts have some tips for protecting yourself when it’s smoky outside.
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