Ebola

    How Ebola Spreads

    Learn the truth about your risk of getting the deadly virus.
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    What to Watch For

    Even though it is very unlikely that most people in this country will get Ebola, it’s smart to know the signs -- especially if you could have been exposed to the virus. Healthcare workers, people traveling to or from West Africa and individuals in close proximity to Ebola patients should be aware of key symptoms. 

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    Find out when to call your healthcare provider about key symptoms.
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    Ebola vs. Flu Symptoms

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    Ebola Q&As

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    How does Ebola spread?
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    Ebola is spread through direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes in, for example, the eyes, nose, or mouth) with . . .


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