An infectious disease specialist explains what’s known (and what isn’t) so far about the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
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You Have Coronavirus — Now What Happens?
Naturally, people are curious when something is unfamiliar. You might be asking yourself what actually happens if you’re diagnosed with coronavirus? An expert explains.
This Is COVID-19 — Not an Extended Spring Break!
Are you taking social distancing as seriously as you should? Find out why our experts say COVID-19 shouldn’t be interpreted as an extended spring break.
Are Home Tattoo Kits Safe?
Over-the-counter self-tattoo kits are becoming popular, but health experts say it’s incredibly risky, especially for teenagers and children.
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What You Should Know About the Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (“Triple E”) is a potentially dangerous viral infection spread by mosquitoes. It’s very rare, but as mosquito season carries on, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
What You Should Know About the Ebola Virus
Ebola is rare in the U.S., but it’s common in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Here’s a quick primer on the virus and advances in treating it.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Measles
Learn how to protect you and your family in the midst of a measles outbreak and find out if you need a measles vaccine.
Living With Lyme Disease: How to Promote Long-Term Healing
If you don’t notice the tiny deer tick bite on your body, it can be easy to dismiss signs of Lyme disease. You may suspect flu and give it a week or so, thinking it will resolve on its own. But by then, the bacterial infection has had time to spread. “The human body reacts … Read More
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, a Bacterial Lung Infection Spread by Water, are Growing
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Outbreaks are commonly associated with large-scale water systems in hotels, hospitals, long-term care facilities and cruise ships. It occurs most often in a certain set of at-risk people.
You Mean Adults Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Too?
This infection gives kids tiny, telltale blisters on the mouth, hands and feet. But adults don’t always get blisters, and can pass the illness on without realizing it. Here’s what you should know.
