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Person with an infected belly button piercing.
February 2, 2023/Primary Care

How To Treat an Infected Belly Button Piercing

Twice-a-day cleaning with a saltwater solution can help you resolve (and avoid) problems

person getting sick with covid twice
January 27, 2023/Infectious Disease

Yes, You Can Get COVID-19 Twice (and Even More)

Despite what you’ve heard or hoped, no one is 100% protected

Person sitting on couch in living room with ice pack on groin.
January 25, 2023/Infectious Disease

What To Do During a Genital Herpes Outbreak

Warm baths, OTC painkillers and cotton underwear can help lessen pain and discomfort

Healthcare provider looking at records while magnifying glass highlights germs in background, with pills in foreground.
November 29, 2022/Infectious Disease

Are STIs and STDs the Same Thing?

The difference is in the stigma

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Person feeling dehydrated.
November 23, 2022/Infectious Disease

How To Prevent C. Diff When Taking Antibiotics

Taking antibiotics only when necessary, handwashing and probiotics can help

Healthcare worker holding a blank covid vaccine card.
October 3, 2022/Infectious Disease

Lost COVID-19 Vaccine Card: Can You Get a Replacement?

Before you panic, here are the options to consider

A medical illustration of the monkeypox virus in purple and pink.
August 26, 2022/Infectious Disease

How Does Mpox (Monkeypox) Spread?

Transmission typically involves skin-to-skin contact, but the virus can also linger on surfaces

Gloved hand filling syringe with vaccine
August 19, 2022/Infectious Disease

Do Smallpox Vaccines Protect Against Mpox (Monkeypox)?

Previous vaccines against smallpox might provide some protection

Person with briefcase walking, looking fatigued
August 18, 2022/Infectious Disease

Can COVID-19 Cause Diabetes?

Early studies have linked the two, but more research is needed

Person floating by balloons over a sea of COVID viruses.
August 17, 2022/Infectious Disease

How Many Times Can You Get COVID-19?

COVID-19 reinfections are on the rise, and there’s no limit to how many times you can get infected

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