Stopping Sepsis: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…
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Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…
May 4, 2023
On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in older…
Department of Epidemiology, +5 more
Fall is in the air, which means that Halloween is just around the corner. This celebration of spooks and hallows is a favorite of all ages. Here are a few…
Many parents have concerns as to whether it’s safe to breastfeed their child while having COVID-19, and many are wondering if it’s safe to do so while…
July 13, 2022
When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it hijacks cellular proteins and suppresses the human inflammatory response, allowing the virus to spread.…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, +3 more
April 7, 2022
With any highly infectious disease, time can be a killer. It is crucial to get a test result for a pathogen quickly, lest someone continue in their daily lives…
College of Dentistry, +2 more
February 23, 2022
If you donned your mask today and felt a primal urge to yell “When will this pandemic END-emic already?!” take heart. You are not alone. On the eve of the…
College of Medicine, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Emerging Pathogens Institute, +2 more
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the life of the Devine family like they never could've imagined.
January 13, 2022
Sonja A. Rasmussen, M.D., discusses what parents should know about the Pfizer booster shot.
Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more
November 2, 2021
On Nov, 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, now known as Comirnaty, in children who are 5 to 11…
Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more