Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk
Here’s how to keep your family safe during flu season.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
Category: Infectious Diseases
Is Your Sore Throat Strep? 6 Facts to Know
This common bacterial infection requires antibiotics.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
The Rise in Whooping Cough: What You Need to Know
Vaccines protect children, but adults need boosters, too.
Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
COVID Vaccines in 2025: What You Need to Know
The process is different this year.
Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
What Causes Hives—and How to Treat Them
Learn why hives happen, how to get relief, and when to see a doctor.
Immune Health, Infectious Diseases
What to Know About Measles
This explainer with an expert will help you assess your risk and precautions to take amid the current outbreak.
Infectious Diseases
The Truth About Vaccines: Addressing Common Concerns
An infectious diseases doctor on the safety and risks of vaccines.
Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
Lyme Disease in NC: What You Need to Know
Here’s another reason to be vigilant about tick checks.
Infectious Diseases
Bird Flu: 6 Facts to Know
Most people don’t need to take special precautions yet.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
Know the Difference Between Symptoms of Allergies, Cold, Flu and CO...
Only your doctor can tell you for sure, but it’s good to know what to look for.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
Do You Have COVID-19 or a Sinus Infection?
If you’re not feeling well, take a COVID-19 test.
Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases
Giardia in Water: How a Sip Can Cause Days of Diarrhea
This parasitic infection can ruin the fun for campers, travelers and parents of young children.
Infectious Diseases, Medical Tips