The Return of Respiratory Viruses: Experts Available at Johns Hopkins Medicine

11/20/2025

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The fall chill is in the air, and with it, often comes a slew of troublesome respiratory viruses, such as flu, COVID, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the common cold. Many illnesses are on the rise, so it’s essential to know their symptoms, what treatment options are available — including when to see a medical provider or go to an urgent care versus the emergency department — and most of all, how to prevent them from striking in the first place.

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts will be available throughout the fall and winter to talk with your newsroom about the respiratory virus illnesses that, unfortunately, come along with the change in seasons, as well as provide important information about vaccines.

Experts:

Allison Agwu, M.D., Sc.M.
Adult and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, The Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H.
Senior Director of Infection Prevention, Johns Hopkins Health System
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Aaron Milstone, M.D., M.H.S.
Pediatric Director of Infection Prevention, Johns Hopkins Health System
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

To learn more about respiratory viruses, visit the fact sheet and watch these videos:

On the Web

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Diseases

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Eudowood Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases