Infectious Disease

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November 27, 2023/Infectious Disease

Are COVID Toes and Rashes Common Symptoms of the Coronavirus?

Chilblain-like skin lesions and rashes probably aren’t COVID related

Closeup of the manufacturing process of filling pill bottles on the mechanized assembly line.
November 20, 2023/Infectious Disease

What Pills Can You Take To Treat COVID-19?

Vaccination is best for prevention, but if you get sick with COVID-19, treatments are available

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November 13, 2023/Infectious Disease

Here’s How Long COVID-19 Lasts on Surfaces

The virus lives best in humans, but it can last on hard surfaces, like doorknobs and railings

Shingles present on a shoulder of a light skinned person.
November 5, 2023/Infectious Disease

No, You Can’t Get Shingles if You’ve Never Had Chickenpox

But if you haven’t been vaccinated, you could get chickenpox from somebody with shingles

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October 12, 2023/Infectious Disease

What We Learn From ‘Getting Cooties’ as Kids

Cooties aren’t real, but the lessons they teach us about infectious disease are

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September 14, 2023/Infectious Disease

Should You Get the Newest COVID-19 Vaccine?

The latest vaccine offers the most up-to-date protection

Elderly person receives vaccine in arm from health professional.
September 12, 2023/Infectious Disease

Is There a Vaccine for RSV? Here’s Who’s Eligible

Adults 60 or older, pregnant people and babies can get protected against the respiratory virus

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September 12, 2023/Infectious Disease

Here’s Why COVID-19 Is Still Dangerous

Like the flu and RSV, COVID-19 cases are rising seasonally

A person looking at their phone with a concerned and curious look on their face
September 11, 2023/Infectious Disease

How To Talk to Someone About Vaccine Hesitancy

Embarrassing or shaming often makes people defensive, which makes change more unlikely

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August 28, 2023/Infectious Disease

Why Adults (Up to Age 45) Should Consider Getting the HPV Vaccine

Protecting yourself and others from a virus that causes cancer is the central focus

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