LOS ANGELES, August 10, 2023 – This summer, like every summer since COVID-19 arrived on the scene, the U.S. is experiencing a spike in infections and hospitalizations. Only this time, there’s good news: The number of infections hasn’t increased as much as in past summers. Plus, most people with COVID-19 are reporting mild symptoms, and […]
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Pool Safety: What You Need to Know for a Safe Swimming Season
The school year is winding down, summer is around the corner and that means more children are splashing into swimming pools, whether in a backyard, at summer camp, or at recreation center pools. Along with the fun, though, are the very real dangers of drowning and other pool related injuries. According to the Centers for […]
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Chew on These Holiday Safety Tips Before Chowing Down (VIDEO)
Los Angeles, November 22, 2021 – Digestive disease experts note that the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the riskiest for getting food poisoning, which can lead to chronic illness in some people. “The common bacteria – and it’s usually bacteria – that cause food poisoning are E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella […]
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The COVID-19 vaccine gives your body an instruction manual to fight the virus. Check out how it works! (VIDEO)
Los Angeles, August 4, 2021 — The videos, along with an animated video explaining how the COVID-19 vaccine works in the human body, are part of a new Cedars-Sinai health education campaign that addresses vaccine hesitancy through education, awareness and promotion of access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Doses of Hope campaign–including videos, social media messages, […]
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COVID-19: Small Sign of Hope as Vaccinations Rise
California saw total number of first vaccine doses administered increase by 20% to more than 265,000 the week of July 19 compared to the week of July 12, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Cedars-Sinai health professionals also observed that trend, with the total number of people getting their first vaccine doses increasing by about 40% […]
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California Reopening: Experts Say Keep Masks Handy
“I think the public health guidance on this has been fairly sound, at least in California and the Los Angeles area,” said Michael Ben-Aderet, MD, associate medical director of Hospital Epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai and an assistant professor of Medicine. “So, I feel very comfortable with the recommendations that are being made. Still, I think we should […]
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Understanding New Guidelines for COVID-Vaccinated People
LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2021 – New guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention open up the world just a bit for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But don’t toss away your collection of masks just yet. “This isn’t an invitation for a free-for-all,” said Michael Ben-Aderet, MD, associate medical director of Hospital Epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai. “The […]