Tag: infectious diseases

Does strep throat go away on its own? Learn symptoms to watch for, when antibiotics are needed, and why prompt treatment matters—especially for kids.

Wondering what’s true about the flu? URMC infectious disease experts share reliable information about the flu vaccine, symptoms, and prevention to help you stay healthy this season.

Protect your family during the 2026 flu season with expert recommendations from UR Medicine. Learn vaccination timing, home hygiene strategies, and answers to common flu questions.

Why is norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug,” so contagious? Is there any way to avoid it? University of Rochester Medicine infectious disease experts explain the most important steps to help ...

explains what last year's RSV season following the first vaccine approval revealed about their effectiveness, and why more eligible adults should get vaccinated.

A sore throat in the mornings can go hand in hand with winter weather and dry air. But how can you tell when a sore throat is just a symptom of a cold or allergies, and when it may be something more ...

Pneumonia symptoms and signs you should seek care.

The prime season for respiratory viruses, such as RSV, is approaching, but many people are unaware of the dangers RSV poses to older adults. Our experts answer common questions about RSV symptoms in ...

Despite being the most common sexually transmitted infection, many people don’t realize HPV can lead to certain cancers.

Study is first to identify specific infant immune cell changes resulting from prenatal PFAS exposure, patterns associated with weaker vaccine responses, increased allergy risk, and potential ...