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Person taking electronic temperature of sick child in bed.

September 14, 2023/Infectious Disease

What’s the Difference Between RSV, the Flu and COVID-19?

… 000 children younger than 5 years old develop symptoms serious enough to require hospitalization.Symptoms unique to COVID-19The signs of COVID-19 are similar to flu and RSV. But unlike the other viruses, COVID …

January 11, 2022/Infectious Disease

How To Do an At-Home COVID-19 Test

… on as microbiologist and pathologist Daniel Rhoads, MD, explains how to choose and take an at-home COVID-19 test.How to choose a COVID-19 testThere are two main types of at-home tests …

A close-up of someone's hands as they hold a coffee mug, their fingernails streaked with white spots.

September 23, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

Are “COVID Nails” Real?

… now there’s another strange symptom to look for: “COVID nails.”Dermatologist Alok Vij, MD, explains what COVID nails look like and what to do if you have them.What are COVID nails?COVID nails …

Couple wearing face masks walking down street

October 15, 2020/Infectious Disease

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Me, Or Just Those Around Me?

Q: I’ve read that wearing a face mask protects other people, but does it also protect me?A: A face mask provides protection to those around you, as well as yourself. Face masks act …

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Person floating by balloons over a sea of COVID viruses.

August 17, 2022/Infectious Disease

How Many Times Can You Get COVID-19?

… how many times you can be infected with COVID-19 and why reinfection happens.Can you get COVID-19 multiple times?You might wonder how many times can you get COVID-19. That line from …

May 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

What To Know About Vitamin D and COVID-19

… Not exactly. And taking too much vitamin D can cause health problems.Does vitamin D help prevent COVID-19?While some early studies showed a potential link between low vitamin D levels and worse COVID …

Healthcare provider placing bandaid on upper arm after a shot

June 5, 2024/Infectious Disease

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

… updated COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about your specific timing needs.How long does COVID-19 immunity last?Vaccines train your immune system to recognize and destroy harmful invaders (such as COVID …

June 9, 2020/Lung

Should You Get a Pulse Oximeter to Measure Blood Oxygen Levels?

… can interfere with the function of the heart and brain.Doctors have discovered that some people with COVID-19 have dangerously low blood oxygen — even though they don’t feel short of breath.“We’re …

woman spraying hypochlorous acid on her skin

August 3, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Hypochlorous Acid? And Why Should You Use It?

A tough-sounding acid that’s a superhero in the fight against COVID-19 and gentle enough to use on your face to treat acne? It might sound like the stuff of comic book legend …

November 29, 2023/Primary Care

10 Colds Not To Catch This Winter

‘Tis the season for sharing … cold germs, flu viruses, stomach bugs and more. Cold weather months capture that magical time when your kid brings home a plethora of germs from school or daycare, while …