William Schaffner, M.D., professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center shares how long the flu is contagio...
William Schaffner, M.D., professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center shares how long the flu is contagio...
Ever wonder why we yawn or why yawning is contagious? We take a look at the most popular answers to this frequently asked question.
The headline sounds like something your clueless relative would forward off social media, but it may be true: Birth year affects flu susceptibility.
What is MRSA? View pictures of the contagious MRSA bacteria and see what a MRSA skin infection looks like.
Even though you or the person next to you looks healthy, you or they could already be contagious.
Discover the difference between a cold and the flu. Learn common symptoms of a cold and the flu. Read about cold and flu treatments such as over-the-counter medicines.
An expectant mom shares why she’s asking family and friends to get vaccinated before they meet her baby.
Concern about childhood fevers is long-standing in our history. Fever superstitions and ancient fever remedies are ribboned throughout all cultures.
How long is pink eye contagious? Pink eye, in kids and adults, is troublesome but rarely cause for serious medical concern.
Just because you're feeling better doesn't mean you can't get other people sick. Turns out, you can spread the flu for longer than you might think. ↓↓ Links ...
Flu myth busted! You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. Learn more!
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Does my child need a flu shot? Can she get a flu shot at the same time as other vaccines? Is a nasal spray flu vaccine available? Get the answers to these questions and more, and learn where to get a flu shot.
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Can you really prevent the norovirus from infecting your family? Yes! A CHOP doctor from the Department of Infection Prevention and Control explains how.
A flu shot's important for people in general, but it's more important for people with weakened immune systems. That includes women who are pregnant.
Symptoms of a cold and flu can be similar. An Einstein doctor explains how to tell the difference between these common viral infections.
Beth Lowenthal with Pharm-D explains how you can protect yourself from the flu and how to immunize children.
UnityPoint Health explains why the flu shot is a must-have during pregnancy and how it'll help keep your baby safe.