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March 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

Cough Etiquette: How NOT To Get Other People Sick

Germs spread quickly and easily, so covering your face, washing your hands and avoiding close contact are key

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Battling Bronchitis? Try These Home Remedies

Simple solutions like adding moisture to the air and using nasal sprays can help ease your cough and other symptoms of the illness

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What’s the Difference Between Walking Pneumonia and Pneumonia?

Walking pneumonia is milder and doesn’t always require medication — but it’s also highly contagious

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August 8, 2024/Infectious Disease

Do Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Kill COVID-19?

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are just one of more than 500 products approved by the EPA for protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19

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December 21, 2023/Infectious Disease

How Long Does COVID-19 Last if You’re Vaccinated?

The duration varies, but symptoms can linger for a few days up to a couple weeks or more

Closeup of a cold sore on a person's upper lip.
November 10, 2023/Primary Care

Why Do I Get Cold Sores? Common Triggers Explained

Food choices likely don’t cause cold sores — but they may help with healing and prevention

Elderly person receives vaccine in arm from health professional.
September 13, 2023/Infectious Disease

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

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

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August 12, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

6 Viruses That Can Cause Cancer

It’s not just smoking and genetics that can increase your risk of cancer

Using vodka to wash hands
May 20, 2022/Infectious Disease

Is It Safe To Use Vodka as a Hand Sanitizer?

The short answer from an infectious disease specialist

taking antibiotic
November 10, 2020/Primary Care

4 Important Facts You Need to Know About Antibiotics

Don’t assume you need them when you’re sick

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