Results for "Infectious Disease"
If you’ve ever known someone who’s had shingles, then you’ve heard how painful it can be. But what exactly are shingles, and how do you treat it?
“Shingles,...
It’s one of the most common viruses in the world, and it has that unique name: Epstein-Barr virus (EVB). Even though it’s so common, many people don’t...
Chills, body aches, fatigue, runny nose or congestion, cough, sore throat and possibly headache and nausea or vomiting. These are all symptoms of the flu....
The flu is hitting hard, and you may have friends or family who are getting sick. Your best protection against catching the flu is a flu vaccine. Although...
Flu season is here again and so are colds. Just one cough or sniffle might be enough for parents to start wondering if their kids are about to erupt into...
The spring and summer months are the perfect time for adventurous outdoor activities. However, it is important to always be wary of your surroundings and...
With wet summer weather, mosquitoes thrive. And, as the mosquito populations increase, so does the risk of people contracting West Nile virus, a serious...
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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious illness that can be caused by many different viruses within the Enterovirus family. It is most common in children...
Parents of young children should know what roseola is. While roseola does not have lasting effects, it can make parents worry. Also known as sixth disease,...
For anyone with kids, pink eye is one of those conditions that might be easily recognizable. The signs are obvious, after all: a red, puffy eye that has...
