Infectious Diseases - June 2020 Archives

A new initiative seeks to instill confidence in residents, and patients and visitors so they feel safe as they shop, dine, play and stay in ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Recently there has been a directive to have everyone wear masks when out in public. Although I have limited outings to essential ...

In a recent Zoominar, Robert Jacobson, M.D., a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, gave an in-depth, yet easy-to-understand, discussion on vaccine development, and where we are with respect to ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on many activities. But one thing that shouldn't fall by the wayside is your child's health. On the ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have found investigational convalescent plasma to be safe following transfusion in a diverse group of 20,000 patients. ...

A national coalition, including Mayo Clinic, is launching a nationwide push for plasma donations to help fight COVID-19. The campaign has some big names behind ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I've been hearing so much information about COVID-19 that I'm worried that every ache or pain may be related. I have been ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently announced that any Minnesota resident who participated in a protest, vigil, or other mass gathering, including first ...

Many commuters are back on the road as COVID-19 restrictions are lifting across the country and businesses are reopening. For commuters using public transportation, car sharing ...

Hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As more communities open up and follow changing pandemic ...

If you have held off making your well-child health appointment or have missed your child's routine vaccinations due to COVID-19 restrictions, you may want to ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has launched a new SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody test in support of the national Expanded Access Program for Convalescent Plasma and ...