COVID-19 booster shots are recommended for children ages 5 and up. An expert explains what parents need to know.
Infectious Disease
How Does Mpox (Monkeypox) Spread?
Should you worry about getting the mpox virus from doing your everyday activities and routine? For the answer, we turn to an infectious disease specialist.
Do Smallpox Vaccines Protect Against Mpox (Monkeypox)?
While we’re still learning more about the current outbreak of mpox, existing vaccines against the closely related smallpox are effective.
How To Manage Fatigue and Other Long COVID Symptoms
If you have long COVID, you could be experiencing symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath for months after your initial infection. A pulmonologist explains what long COVID is, what you can do to combat symptoms and when to see a doctor.
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Can COVID-19 Cause Diabetes?
Recent research has connected long COVID to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, but just what that means is yet to be determined. Here’s what we do know.
How Many Times Can You Get COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a smart virus that keeps changing its make up to fool your body’s defenses, which makes getting the virus multiple times a real possibility.
What To Know About COVID-19 Variants
New strains of the coronavirus appear to be more contagious, but there’s a lot left to learn. Here’s what we know so far.
Why Safe Sex Is Important During an Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak
Mpox is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact (including sex), the exchange of oral and respiratory fluids, and contaminated materials. Safe sex practices are important if you think you or a partner may be infected.
How To Protect Yourself Against Ticks and Diseases They Carry
Ticks can wreak havoc with your health by passing on various diseases. Our expert shares how to best prevent tick bites.
Is It Safe To Use Vodka as a Hand Sanitizer?
There are a lot of different recipes out there for using alcohol to make your own homemade hand sanitizer, a trend that started when it was in short supply at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. But does it actually work?
