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November 11, 2024/Infectious Disease

FLiRT COVID Variants: What To Know

The latest omicron subvariants carry specific mutations that may allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be better at evading immune protection

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November 7, 2024/Infectious Disease

Can COVID-19 Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Research shows the virus can affect your ability to get or maintain an erection

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What Is Respiratory Season, and Are You Ready?

Getting vaccinated in October can help protect you against severe illness between November and March

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October 10, 2024/Infectious Disease

How Contagious Is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets spewed out by those who are infected

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October 8, 2024/Mental Health

Hands Off! How To Stop Touching Your Face

Face-touching is a common habit, but one that can be overcome, like by learning to recognize when you’re doing it and keeping your hands distracted

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October 7, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It OK To Exercise With COVID-19?

You can work out with mild COVID-19, but not in a gym, and listen to your body and don’t overdo it

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Got Flu-Like Symptoms? A New At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test Can Help

This at-home test for COVID-19 and flu can help you figure out what’s causing your symptoms, and how best to treat them

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How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

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June 5, 2024/Infectious Disease

Are You Up to Date on Your COVID-19 Vaccines?

Updated vaccinations are recommended to better protect against the evolving virus

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Summer Sniffles: Winter Isn’t the Only Time You Can Catch a Cold

Enteroviruses are often to blame for summer colds, leading to a runny nose, sore throat and digestive symptoms

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