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Infectious Disease

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June 21, 2024/Infectious Disease

Signs of an Infection After Surgery

Keep the area clean and monitor your incision site for discharge, odor or a change in appearance

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June 20, 2024/Infectious Disease

Why You Shouldn’t Take Ivermectin for COVID-19

The medication is ineffective and — in the case of animal ivermectin — potentially dangerous

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June 18, 2024/Infectious Disease

How To Stay Safe From Recreational Waterborne Diseases

You can reduce your risk by not swallowing water, and showering before and after swimming

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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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May 30, 2024/Primary Care

Why Do I Keep Getting Sick?

Stress and unhealthy habits can lead to more colds, but taking some precautions may help you stay well

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May 30, 2024/Infectious Disease

Should You Be Worried About COVID Arm?

Redness, swelling, itching and rash can happen when your body’s immune system reacts to the vaccine injection

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May 28, 2024/Infectious Disease

What Is Asymptomatic COVID-19 and Are You Contagious?

Studies suggest 1 in 5 people infected with the coronavirus never develop symptoms

Bullseye-like rash on leg from lyme disease infection
May 23, 2024/Infectious Disease

What It’s Like Living With Lyme Disease

Symptoms can feel like long COVID or the flu, with body aches or even nerve damage

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April 26, 2024/Infectious Disease

The Connection Between COVID-19 and Blood Clots

An increased risk of blood clots can last for nearly a year after a COVID-19 diagnosis

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If Your Immune System Is Compromised, Can You Get Vaccinated?

The answer varies from person to person and vaccine to vaccine

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