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Infectious Disease

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August 17, 2022/Infectious Disease

How Many Times Can You Get COVID-19?

COVID-19 reinfections are on the rise, and there’s no limit to how many times you can get infected

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August 10, 2022/Infectious Disease

Why Are RSV Cases Increasing During Summer Months?

Changes to the virus cycle put more importance on taking proper precautions

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June 29, 2022/Infectious Disease

Why Safe Sex Is Important During an Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak

Mpox (monkeypox) is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, including sex

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May 20, 2022/Infectious Disease

Is It Safe To Use Vodka as a Hand Sanitizer?

The short answer from an infectious disease specialist

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Why Vaccine Shots Can Hurt and How To Prevent It

Pain after a vaccine is normal — but here's how you can avoid it

man with Hand foot mouth disease
April 11, 2022/Infectious Disease

Can Adults Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Why this contagious illness is so easy to pass on

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March 23, 2022/Infectious Disease

How COVID-19 (and the Vaccine) Can Impact Your Fertility

Getting vaccinated won’t impact your fertility, but getting the virus could

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March 21, 2022/Infectious Disease

How To Stay Safe From Salmonella Poisoning

Cleanliness and food preparation precautions are the best defense against infection

man with mask traveling in airport during pandemic
March 18, 2022/Infectious Disease

How To Travel Safely During the Pandemic

Protect yourself whether you're on a plane, ship or in a car

Close-up shot of a mosquito drawing blood from the skin.
January 24, 2022/Primary Care

What Happens When a Mosquito Bite Gets Infected?

Learn the proper care and when to seek help after you’ve scratched a bit too much

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