Protecting children from RSV November 04, 2022 | Valerie Elwell The current surge of respiratory syncytial virus — or RSV — now swamping pediatric units and children’s hospitals across the... Read More Tags flu hand washing health tips infections kids' health lung newborn prevention primary care urgent care senior health viruses clinical trials
Flu season is here early — get your shot now October 27, 2022 | UCI Health Flu season is here remarkably early and it promises to be the worst in years, leading UCI Health experts to recommend getting vaccinated as soon as... Read More Tags flu immunizations infections viruses aging
Is COVID-19 altering childhood diseases? June 27, 2022 | Valerie Elwell Parents and pediatricians alike are noticing that childhood viruses virtually unseen during the COVID-19 pandemic are back, and they're showing up... Read More Tags Covid-19 health tips immunizations parenting vaccines viruses
Monkeypox: How worried should I be? June 24, 2022 | UCI Health Although the risk of monkeypox to the general public is low, health officials continue to warn people to take precautions against the spread of the... Read More Tags infections primary care viruses senior health skin rare diseases pregnancy flu
Are COVID-19 booster shots worth it? May 04, 2022 | UCI Health With COVID-19 cases on the rise across most of the nation, including in California and Orange County, many people are wondering if they should get... Read More Tags Covid-19 vaccines viruses immunizations
How can my 5- to 11-year-old get the COVID-19 vaccine? January 11, 2022 | UCI Health Now that the pediatric Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children ages 5 to 11, UCI Health pediatrician Dr. Pei Lin Chang advises parents to... Read More Tags Covid-19 health tips kids' health vaccines immunizations viruses