Category: Infectious Diseases

person wearing scrubs mops floor of hospital

May 21, 2020

How Hospitals Stay Clean During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Learn about the extra steps hospitals are taking to keep their facilities safe.

Infectious Diseases

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May 11, 2020

Life After a Ventilator

Learn what happens when a patient leaves the hospital.

Infectious Diseases, Lung Health

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April 14, 2020

How to Protect Yourself if You Must Leave Your Home

Take these steps if you must venture out for work or supplies.

Infectious Diseases

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March 26, 2020

Pregnant and Worried About Coronavirus/COVID-19?

An OB-GYN answers common questions about expecting during a pandemic.

Infectious Diseases, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health

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March 20, 2020

What is Social Distancing and Why is it Important? 

Learn how social distancing can help stop the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19

Infectious Diseases

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March 12, 2020

Updates on COVID-19

UNC Health infectious diseases expert David Weber, MD, MPH, provides Coronavirus / COVID-19 background information and recommendations for the general population. The following topics are covered in this video: Which people face the greatest risk of illness from COVID-19 infection? Should people who are at greatest risk take certain precautions? Does social distancing help prevent…

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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An artistic illustration of a virus.

February 12, 2020

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

Read this quick explanation of the basics and how to protect yourself.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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January 17, 2020

What to Expect This Flu Season

The 2019-2020 flu season has started out mild—so far—but a flu shot is still a must.

Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases

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Patient having appointment with doctor in hospital

December 11, 2019

What’s the difference between a yeast infection and bacterial vagin...

The two conditions have similar symptoms but require different treatments.

Infectious Diseases, Women's Health

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illustration of bedside table with cup of tea, thermometer, and tissues

December 9, 2019

Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk

Here’s how to avoid the spread of germs and protect others if you get sick.

Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases

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Graphic of child with thermometer in mouth

November 4, 2019

What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.

Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Medicine

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rosy cheeks on toddler

October 7, 2019

Does Your Child Have Fifth Disease?

By the time this virus’s distinctive rash appears, your child is already on the mend.

Children's Health, Infectious Diseases

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