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Infectious Disease

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July 10, 2025/Infectious Disease

What Is Cross Contamination and How Can You Avoid It?

Washing your hands, thoroughly cleaning kitchen tools and preparing meat separately can reduce the risk of foodborne illness

People showing COVID-19 prevention techniques, like washing hands, masking and getting vaccines
June 30, 2025/Infectious Disease

Coronavirus Tips: Prevention and Safety for Everyday Life

Covering your mouth when you cough and staying home when you’re sick are a couple ways to help keep yourself and others COVID-free

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June 19, 2025/Sex & Relationships

Is HPV Permanent?

The virus often clears up on its own within two years, but it can also linger and can cause further complications

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June 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

Is the Hygiene Hypothesis True or False?

We don’t fully understand how cleanliness impacts immune system development, but we do know that preventing illness is important

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May 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

What To Know About Vitamin D and COVID-19

This vital nutrient supports your health, but its role in COVID-19 prevention and treatment isn’t proven

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May 8, 2025/Infectious Disease

How To Protect Yourself Against Tick Bites

Twice daily tick checks, the right bug sprays and long pants can help you prevent tick-borne diseases

Shingles outbreak on shoulders
April 23, 2025/Infectious Disease

Recurrent Shingles: How It Happens and Who’s at Risk

If you have a weakened immune system, your risk for getting shingles a second or third time increases

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April 16, 2025/Infectious Disease

Time for a Tetanus Shot? When You Need One and Why

Tetanus is easy to prevent but tough to treat — vaccines are your best defense

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What Is ‘Man Flu’?

You might feel like men exaggerate their symptoms when they’re sick — but research suggests the struggle might be real

Person coughing into their elbow, with hand on their chest
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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