Flu vaccines protect people from getting the flu which can lead to more serious health complications. Each year the Center for Disease Control (CDC) publishes a recommendation on what vaccines people should get based on the recipient’s age and health status. Vaccinations cause antibodies to develop in a person’s body …
Read MorePolio, a nearly eradicated infectious disease that can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and in some cases, death has emerged in areas that haven’t seen any cases of the disease in nearly 20 years. There is no cure for polio; however, it can be prevented with multiple doses of the polio …
Read MoreMultiple cities have had reports of measles cases in the past month. Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing resurgence of this potentially deadly disease. Get Vaccinated In early October, the Boston Public Health Commission urged people to get their measles vaccines. They said that “anyone who does …
Read MoreState fairs are supposed to be fun events, and hospitals are supposed to be one of the safest places you can be, right? That hasn’t stopped Legionnaire’s Disease from hitting those locations. Over the past few months, Legionnaire’s Disease has sickened hundreds of people. The latest outbreak, at the North …
Read MoreLeptospirosis can be fatal to dogs, and it can also spread to humans. An uptick in cases of this disease is causing serious health concerns in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Some of these cases are suspected to be related to an outbreak in the city of Phoenix earlier this year. …
Read MoreThree sexually transmitted diseases–syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia–are at an all-time high, raising concerns for health officials. The increase in the number of cases is the result of many factors, including the decline in condom usage. Cuts to state and local sexual health programs also play a role in the increase. …
Read MoreNormally there is an average of seven cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis reported each year, leading to the death of approximately 30% of infected people. In 2019 alone, the CDC has already tracked 31 people infected, resulting in at least nine deaths. The number of infections has significantly risen, and …
Read MoreThere is only so much you can do about catching a common cold. Avoiding co-workers and sick friends, plus washing your hands regularly, only goes so far. Even if you are meticulous about doing everything you can to ward off infections, they still happen. The fact is, the common cold …
Read MoreSuper Ticks – likely a term you haven’t heard before, but they are the newest form of ticks that are transmitting diseases at an alarming rate. These ticks don’t just carry one disease like Lyme’s Disease but can carry and transmit up to four diseases. More than a quarter of …
Read MoreIt’s been all over the news lately and there is a reason why. Teens getting cancer, people dying. Vaping was once seen as a safer alternative to smoking, but recent evidence suggests otherwise. Even before the recent illnesses seen in the news, John Hopkins and the CDC warned against the …
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