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August 10, 2022/Infectious Disease

Why Are RSV Cases Increasing During Summer Months?

Changes to the virus cycle put more importance on taking proper precautions

monkeypox virus
June 29, 2022/Infectious Disease

Why Safe Sex Is Important During an Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak

Mpox (monkeypox) is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, including sex

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Why Vaccine Shots Can Hurt and How To Prevent It

Pain after a vaccine is normal — but here's how you can avoid it

Adult palms of hands with symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease
April 11, 2022/Infectious Disease

Can Adults Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Yes, but symptoms can be easy to miss

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Close-up shot of a mosquito drawing blood from the skin.
January 24, 2022/Primary Care

What Happens When a Mosquito Bite Gets Infected?

Learn the proper care and when to seek help after you’ve scratched a bit too much

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January 11, 2022/Infectious Disease

How To Do an At-Home COVID-19 Test

Above all, follow the package’s step-by-step instructions

isolating sick covid patient
January 4, 2022/Infectious Disease

Does Someone in Your Home Have COVID-19? Here’s What To Do

How to care for them while protecting yourself and others

Person holding a red ribbon for HIV/AIDS awareness
December 16, 2021/Infectious Disease

Common Myths About HIV and AIDS

Knowing the truth can help erase the stigma

woman at work wearing cloth mask
October 25, 2021/Infectious Disease

Do Masks Make You Sick?

No, but find out how you could be making things more uncomfortable

covid testicular health
September 28, 2021/Urinary & Kidney Health

Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Your Testicles?

Just one more myth to add to the misinformation pile

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