Infectious Diseases News

An infectious disease expert at CHLA helps clarify key facts about measles—and how to keep your family safe in the event of an outbreak.

A CHLA specialist in infectious diseases explains what whooping cough (pertussis) looks and sounds like, and why vaccination is critical.

Is the flu more severe this year? Are hospitals seeing higher flu rates? Is this year’s flu shot effective? An infectious disease specialist answers parents’ top questions.

Myocarditis after the COVID-19 vaccine is a rare reaction in young people, but most cases have been short-lived, with patients getting better very quickly.

Dr. Joy Gibson is researching how to optimize the use of antibiotics and other strategies to manage infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

CHLA receives $2.8 million award to dynamically predict safe and effective dosing for critically ill children.

Long COVID or “long-haul COVID” can be debilitating for kids and teens—with symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog.

The pandemic stopped the world in its tracks, forcing many industries to shut down. Research was affected, with labs closed and investigators asked to work remotely. But while many projects were

E-cigarettes are like cigarettes for a new generation. The devices produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals. Users inhale these synthetics