Infectious Diseases

'There is still much work ahead to ensure more people at risk can access PrEP,' says Dr. Jessie Clark, professor of infectious diseases

Where we’ve been, where we’re headed with COVID-19, flu, RSV, polio, monkeypox (mpox) and ebola

The new UCLA Health group provides a network for people coming out of intensive care

Dr. Manish J. Butte is leading a research team studying immune system response

Respiratory syncytial virus, which can be dangerous for babies, typically peaks in January or February

Cases are down, but experts advise keeping precautions up.

‘Everybody should get a flu shot,’ says UCLA Health co-chief infection prevention officer Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice

The phrase became popular after COVID-19 vaccines became available, but it’s not accurate, says UCLA Health infectious diseases specialist Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice

‘It still remains extremely important to get vaccinated,’ says UCLA Health immunology and infectious diseases expert Dr. Otto Yang

It’s important to realize that a post-COVID return to exercise and other daily activities may be different than when coming back from a cold or the flu