Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, senior medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, answers the most common questions about hantavirus, how it spreads and what you should know. 

In light of the ongoing measles outbreak centered in South Carolina, Utah and Florida, we want to provide guidance on measles immunity, screening and testing.

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-2026 season. The new guidelines have created some confusion. Below, we explain how to get a COVID vaccine.

As we head into autumn, it's time to take stock of the current landscape of infectious diseases that have dominated headlines in recent years.

Is it true that the COVID-19 vaccines kill heart and brain cells?

[VIDEO] Q&A: Are we hurting our own immune systems by wearing masks and sanitizing our hands?

There are many mask myths swirling around on the internet today. Infectious diseases expert Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, separates fact from fiction in this blog.

When will Nebraska see its peak in cases? What is the best way to handle masks and gloves to avoid contamination? Are there any new ways to treat COVID-19 patients? Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, infectious diseases/critical care specialist with Nebraska Medicine explains in this video.

We have never faced a pandemic like this before, and we have never faced testing shortages like this before. This reality puts us all in an uncomfortable place. It means we need to work together with understanding, compassion and patience, so we can do the right thing for everyone.