Tag: Infectious Disease

It is possible to get both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. Here’s how to protect yourself when two similar viruses collide.

A global pandemic has raised public awareness about virus transmission and the importance of handwashing, mask-wearing and social distancing and avoiding crowds. Surge and scenario planning are key to health system readiness.

Here are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed.

Dr. John Zurlo, chief of infectious disease at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, weighs in with the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Clinical researchers are getting trials to patients with COVID-19 faster than ever. Here are the latest Jefferson trials testing potential COVID-19 therapies.

Why do we take preventative measures during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic?

An estimated 15%–or one in seven–HIV-positive people are completely unaware of their status despite that care and support are more available than ever.

Efforts to increase awareness of the HIV prophylaxis and use among at-risk populations are working, but it remains underutilized, according to the CDC.