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Germs spread quickly and easily, so covering your face, washing your hands and avoiding close contact are key
Both are respiratory infections, but bronchitis affects your bronchial tubes, while pneumonia affects the air sacs in your lungs
You can catch this highly contagious virus through contaminated food, water, droplets and more
The risk of infection makes fast and thorough treatment critical
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Older studies suggesting a link have been completely discredited — vaccinations are safe and effective
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Researchers found potentially harmful germs on 95% of wristbands
Pasteurized milk is considered safe, but there are concerns about avian influenza spreading through raw, unpasteurized milk
Like the flu shot or the HPV vaccine, PrEP is a preventive medicine designed to protect your health
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