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Infections and infectious diseases

Find out everything you need to know about infections, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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4 reasons people avoid the flu shot—and why you shouldn’t
Getting the vaccine every year can protect you and your loved ones.

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Why kids get sick so often
Does it seem like your kid sick is always sick with a cold, flu, or other infection. Pediatrician Ta...

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Why does my child get sick so often?
Children get sick frequently due to exposure to all kinds of germs, allergens, and other kids. Taz B...

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What are flu symptoms
Jen Caudle, DO, describes what you might be feeling if you're suffering from the flu.

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Skip the handshake and try this cool move instead
Here's a good excuse to fist bump your friends and co-workers: It spreads less germs. Robin Miller, ...

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Most common questions asked about the flu - part 1
Kevin Soden, MD, Jen Caudle, DO, and Michael Crupain, MD, answer your most popular questions about t...

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Is multi-symptom cold medicine more effective than single-symptom?
Expensive, multi-symptom cold medicines are not more effective if you don't have all the symptoms. P...

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How to prepare for flu season
Flu activity often begins to accelerate in October and peaks between December and February. Learn ho...

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Can gamers solve flu epidemics?
FoldIt, the protein forming game, has been a huge success. Seth Cooper, shares some exciting new spi...

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What causes parasitic gastrointestinal infections?
People can be infected with gastrointestinal parasites in a number of ways, and the problem may go u...