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Infectious Diseases
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March 09, 2026
Measles outbreaks: symptoms, treatment and prevention: What parents need to know
With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
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March 09, 2026A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California
An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, prevention and who is most at risk for serious illness.
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December 24, 2025Norovirus is surging again. Tips for how to dodge the 'stomach flu'
Hand sanitizer doesn’t work well on this common, contagious illness. Washing your hands is best.
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December 10, 2025
Why the hepatitis B vaccine is critical for newborns
A pediatric infectious diseases expert explains why it is important for children to be vaccinated for hepatitis B and debunks common myths about the disease.
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November 25, 2025Now is the time to get your flu shot to help prevent serious illness
As projections point toward a severe flu season, a UC Davis infectious disease expert answers questions about why getting a flu shot matters.
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October 02, 2025Teen mysteriously loses mobility after common cold
An active teenager lost mobility after a common cold. Then a team from UC Davis Children’s Hospital provided the treatment that completely restored her movement.
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September 12, 2025New global collaboration uses UC Davis experts and AI to spot the next pandemic
An infectious diseases team from UC Davis is taking a leading role in an international collaboration to identify viruses that may cause the next global pandemic.
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August 20, 2025UC Davis Medical Center to become first Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California
UC Davis Medical Center is on track to become the first Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California, to handle patients with contagious infectious diseases.
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July 01, 2025Lenacapavir approved by FDA: What it means for HIV prevention
HIV expert Sarah Waldman discusses recently approved prevention treatment lenacapavir and why it could be a game changer in the fight against the HIV epidemic.
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June 23, 2025Experiencing awe may help people with long COVID feel better mentally
In a new study, researchers examined how the feeling of awe might help people struggling with long COVID.
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June 06, 2025Infectious diseases experts raise alarm about antifungal resistance, call for global effort
Infectious diseases experts are raising the alarm about the role new pesticides can play in building resistance to antifungal medical treatments.
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May 19, 2025
Whooping cough cases continue to rise in the U.S.: How to protect yourself and your family
Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2025.
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May 07, 2025Addressing diarrhea in pediatric kidney transplant patients
UC Davis Health team detail how diarrhea can impact pediatric transplant patients and offer potential clinical responses.
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March 01, 2025Improving indoor air quality for better public health
UC Davis researchers are studying ways to optimize the flow of outdoor air into buildings for both energy efficiency and reducing exposure to pollutants.
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October 25, 2024Got fever, sore throat and cough? It may be ‘walking pneumonia’
We asked infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg to answer some questions about walking pneumonia and what families can do to keep children healthy.
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October 18, 2024Video series aims at improving indoor air quality
Experts at the UC Davis College of Engineering and California Department of Public Health developed a new video series about improving indoor air quality.
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September 04, 2024What you need to know about the latest mpox outbreak
Mpox clade I, a more severe type of the virus formerly called monkeypox, is spreading quickly in Africa. An infectious diseases expert answers questions about the outbreak.
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August 23, 2024
What you need to know about the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
What do you need to know about the new COVID vaccine? Infectious diseases experts Stuart Cohen and Dean Blumberg answer questions on the 2024-2025 COVID vaccines and who should get them.
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August 07, 2024Back to school 2024 amid a COVID surge: Latest symptoms and guidelines
As children go back to school this month with new classrooms and teachers, an infectious diseases expert shares the latest COVID symptoms, treatments guidelines.
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April 25, 20241 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores test positive for bird flu. Why the FDA says it’s still safe to drink
The FDA announced Thursday that one in five milk samples taken from grocery stores tested positive for bird flu. UC Davis experts explain the limits of the test and how to protect yourself from avian influenza.
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April 15, 2024HPV vaccine protects against cancers, genital warts
April is STD awareness month. We talked with our chief of pediatric infectious diseases about the HPV vaccine and how it prevents cancer.
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February 08, 2024Assistant clinical professor selected to national program for emerging STEM leaders
A clinical professor of infectious diseases has been appointed to the 2024 New Voices cohort at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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June 26, 2023Frozen fruit recall: What you need to know about listeria
Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about listeria.
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June 05, 2023Who should get another COVID-19 vaccine dose?
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.
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June 01, 2023
A little-known respiratory virus, HMPV, surged this spring. What you need to know
UC Davis Health experts share what you need to know about human metapneumovirus, including symptoms, testing and who is most at risk for serious illness.
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March 23, 2023CDC issues warning about increase of drug-resistant Candida auris infections
A deadly strain of fungus is spreading in health care facilities in California and throughout the United States. Find out who is most vulnerable.
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November 09, 2022Can 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, 2022What 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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October 28, 20226 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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August 09, 2022What to do if you think you have mpox, formerly known as monkeypox
With mpox spreading mainly in Africa, UC Davis Health is recommending patients contact their doctor’s office for guidance if they are concerned about possible infection.
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