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Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

Thomas Worth’s 1872 illustration for the Household Edition of The Old Curiosity Shop highlights her grandfather’s grief at losing Little Nell. Thomas Worth via...

How to discuss vaccination with family and friends

Flu shots are recommended for most Americans over six months old. (Shutterstock)   by Dr. Eric D. Griggs During the fall and winter months, respiratory infections such...

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

Over-the-counter multiplex tests for more than one illness may soon come to a pharmacy near you. Paco Burgada/iStock via Getty Images by Julie Sullivan, Emory...

Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

Stigma and prejudice make it difficult for Black gay men to access PrEP. Willie B. Thomas/DigitalVision via Getty Images by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, University of...

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it

Sick kids can spread diseases in their households and classrooms. kali9/E+ via Getty Images by Libby Richards, Purdue University Ready or not, back-to-school season is here,...

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

Prostock-studio/Shutterstock by Kim Davis, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Alma Fulurija, Telethon Kids Institute, and Myra Hardy, Murdoch Children's Research Institute What’s the difference? is a new...

Protect yourself from changing flu and COVID-19 viruses

(NewsUSA) - The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu continuously change or “mutate” to escape our natural immune responses and the protection provided by...

Boost your immune system with this centuries-old health hack: Vaccines

Vaccines are a tried and true way to improve your health. CDC/Robin Spratling by Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and David Higgins,...

Measles is one of the deadliest and most contagious infectious diseases – and one of the most easily preventable

Adobe Stock Photo by David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus “You don’t count your children until the measles has passed.” Dr. Samuel Katz, one...

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19?

by Prakash Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina On Aug. 31, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the...

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