Infectious Diseases - March 2020 Archives

It might be closer to spring than winter, but it's still flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there will be 34 million flu ...

COVID-19 is primarily spread by respiratory droplets transmitted via close contact (within 6 feet) with an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

As reported cases of COVID-19 continue to climb worldwide, the information about this new coronavirus is rapidly evolving. Dr. Pritish Tosh, a Mayo Clinic infectious ...

As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak progresses internationally and in the U.S., Mayo Clinic has been shifting its approach to preparedness in anticipation for the potential ...

COVID-19 can cause a number of symptoms that may appear several days after exposure. The most common symptoms are cough, fever and shortness of breath. ...

Terms like epidemic, pandemic, quarantine and incubation period have been used in relation to COVID-19. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, offers ...

Information about the spread of COVID-19 continues to evolve. "We're still learning a lot about this virus, and much of the information that we know ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is the HPV vaccine now offered to adults and adolescents? I was surprised to hear that it's recommended up to age ...

Want to stay healthy and avoid germs and viruses? Wash your hands and stop touching your face. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICS Self-care for the fluAs flu rates continue to soar, it's important to know how to care for yourself (and your family) ...

Spring break is underway for millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. What does that mean for travelers given the COVID-19 outbreak? "In ...

Click the media player below: On the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician, offers tips for staying healthy during travel. ...