
Understanding the Spread of Infectious Diseases This Holiday Season
‘Tis the Season for Cheer—and Viruses As the holiday season approaches, gatherings of friends and family bring warmth and joy—but also the potential for spreading seasonal viruses. UC San Francisco infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong has highlighted the “Big Four” viruses currently circulating in the United States: norovirus (a stomach bug) and three respiratory illnesses—influenza,…