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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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U.S. measles cases reach 33-year high
Learn why measles is making a comeback, what may happen next, and how to protect yourself.

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4 resources for hepatitis C patients
Follow these links to finding support and information for patients with hepatitis C.

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What is mpox—and should you be worried?
Learn the facts about this life-threatening virus, including how to help prevent its spread.

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Feeling unwell? When calling in sick may be the best option
Clocking into work when you’re sick doesn’t just spread disease—it can affect how well you recover f...

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World Health Organization recommends world’s first malaria vaccine
Two separate vaccines have been approved by the WHO as feasible, safe, and effective.

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5 important facts about measles
Get the truth about the disease that’s been making a worrisome comeback. 

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants
While nearly every child will have RSV at some point, the illness can be much more severe for some.

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Managing HIV while also managing hep C
Living with two viruses may affect treatment.

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What new and expecting parents should know about RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants.

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How monoclonal antibodies prevent severe RSV infections
This preventive treatment can protect infants at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (R...