Influenza, or the respiratory flu, is an acute viral infection that spreads quickly from person to person. Viral disease is a serious public health problem … Read more
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Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, infection caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Tetanus bacteria are found in soil, dust, and manure and enter the … Read more
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As autumn continues and eventually transitions into winter — and flu season — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with the … Read more
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Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The disease is a bacterial infection in the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms include … Read more
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With the number of vaccines offered today, some parents wonder whether children receive too many immunological components that overwhelm the immune system. Do children encounter … Read more
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According to recommendations by both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant women should receive the inactivated … Read more
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that pregnant women receive the inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine at … Read more
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Have you received your yearly flu shot yet? My husband, my daughter, and I all got our seasonal influenza vaccines yesterday. Like clockwork, my husband … Read more
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