The latest Omicron subvariant BA.5 is the most easily transmissible COVID-19 variant to date, able to evade previous immunity from COVID infection and vaccination. Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains why BA.5…
Dr. Stuart Cohen, Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control at UC Davis Medical Center, explains why the COVID-19 Delta variant is more easily transmitted than previous variants, how masks should still play a role in keeping you safe (even…
UPDATE: CDC guidance on reported rare blood clots: Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains how the new Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine works and answers common questions, including why it’s different from…
UC Davis Health began providing COVID-19 vaccinations to patients at a clinic in Sacramento. The initial patient group included individuals 75 years and older as well as other high-priority patients such as dentists and other health care workers identified by…
Antibody tests are now available for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but how well do they work and who should get tested? Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains what the test looks for…
Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers new questions about COVID-19, shelter-in-place orders, and what the future may hold as we learn more about the novel coronavirus. Learn more about COVID-19 and what…