Category: Immune Health

Mother helping son to blow his nose at home

January 10, 2022

Sick Kid? How to Limit the Spread of Illness in Your Household

If one person is ill, everyone else doesn’t have to get sick.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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Digital generated image of abstract opened plastic capsule pill with small red spheres inside on pastel blue background.

December 23, 2021

The Pills to Fight COVID-19

Two newly FDA-authorized drugs have been shown to reduce severe disease.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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Doctor discussing with senior couple during COVID-19.

December 7, 2021

How Monoclonal Antibodies Help in the Fight Against COVID-19

This treatment offers hope for people infected with and exposed to the virus.

Infectious Diseases

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A father putting a protective face mask on his little daughter in front of school

December 3, 2021

What We Know—And Don’t Know—About the Omicron Variant

The best way to protect yourself is to get a COVID-19 vaccine and wear a mask.

Infectious Diseases

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Face protection mask and travel documents resting on top of a suitcase.

November 12, 2021

4 Holiday Travel Tips During COVID-19

Take these steps to avoid getting sick or infecting others.

Infectious Diseases

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Small children with face mask back to school, greeting each other with an elbow bump

August 10, 2021

Is It Safe to Go Back to School?

With the delta variant surging, students and parents are in a tough spot—again.

Infectious Diseases, School-Age Children

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Older woman after receiving a vaccine

June 24, 2021

Even After Vaccine, Immunocompromised Need to Stay Cautious

People with conditions that weaken their immune systems should get vaccinated, but it might not be as effective.

Immune Health, Vaccines

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Tabby cat and feet of a person wearing socks with cat designs on it

June 7, 2021

What to Do When a Pet Bites You

Infections from animal bites are very common but require treatment.

Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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Senior woman rubbing her wrist and arm suffering from rheumatism

March 23, 2021

The Role of Inflammation in Your Body

Inflammation helps your body heal, but too much can be harmful.

Immune Health

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Young Woman with a pain in the breasts. portrait of an attractive young woman holding her chest

March 12, 2021

Swollen Lymph Nodes Can Be Vaccine Side Effect

This temporary inflammation after a COVID-19 shot is not a reason to worry.

Immune Health, Lymphatic System, Women's Health

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A young woman holds her hand, which is covered with a patch or adhesive bandage after vaccination or injection of medication.

March 9, 2021

Vaccines for Adults: Here Are the Ones You Need

Staying on track with recommended vaccines is important for your long-term health.

Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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A pile of blue protective face masks

February 11, 2021

Should You Wear 2 Masks?

An expert shares four things to know about layering masks.

Infectious Diseases

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