A Tale of Two Pandemics: A Look Back
Cedars-Sinai's roots grew out of the institutions that served Los Angeles during the 1918 influenza pandemic, and were transformed by that virus. Read more.
Discoveries / Feb 11, 2021
Cedars-Sinai Builds Coalition to Vaccinate Vulnerable Angeleno...
Cedars-Sinai is part of a coalition of more than a dozen area hospitals, health systems, social-service organizations, and governmental agencies working to vaccinate vulnerable Ang...
Embracing Our Community / Dec 07, 2020
COVID and Kids: What You Need to Know
Flu season in full swing and parents are left wondering if their sick child has a cold, the flu or COVID-19. The good news is that because of COVID-19 precautions, children may suf...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 14, 2020
What's the Difference Between a Cold, the Flu and COVID-19?
With COVID-19 still spreading, many are wondering whether we could face a "twindemic"—a challenging cold and flu season combined with the ongoing pandemic to overwhelm an already t...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 07, 2020
When to Go to ER for Flu? When to Go to Hospital?
While not a risk for most, the flu can be very deadly for the immunocompromised. When should you go to the ER for the flu? Get advice from experts at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 28, 2019
Vaccine Fast Facts
Immunizations prevent disease and save millions of lives each year.
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Oct 17, 2019
Ask a Doc: Do Fist Bumps Spread Fewer Germs Than Handshakes?
Fist-bumping has grown popular in the last few years: politicians, athletes and celebrities—knocking knuckles as a way to greet people. But does fist-bumping spread fewer germs tha...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 04, 2019
What Is Adenovirus and Should I Be Worried About It?
If it looks like a cold or the flu, it is, right? Well, maybe not—and here's why.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 05, 2018
Testing Cold & Flu Advice —What Really Works?
As soon as you pull out a tissue the advice starts rolling in, from chicken soup to Echinacea and homespun cough remedies.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 01, 2018
Do I Have Strep Throat or a Sore Throat?
Many confuse strep throat for a severe sore throat. Learn more about strep throat's symptoms, treatment, and contagious nature from experts at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 18, 2018
Epidemiology Expert Shares Tips to Survive Peak Flu Season
Unfortunately, we've now reached peak flu season. Stay prepared and learn about some basic flu survival tips from an expert epidemiologist at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 07, 2018
When Are Antibiotics Effective? - Infographic
Not every infection requires antibiotics. Learn more about antibiotics treatments from the experts at Cedars-Sinai. Share this useful antibiotics infographic!
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 05, 2017
