Infectious Diseases
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Heart Disease? Don’t Skip These Vaccines
If you have heart disease, getting vaccinated could do more than protect your lungs – it could help protect your heart.
Chagas Disease: When a “Kiss” Can Make You Sick
These bugs have been making headlines because they carry a parasite that can cause an infection known as Chagas disease.
Whole Health Helps Patient Recover From Long Haul COVID
After Tim Barr found himself suffering from the physical and mental effects of long haul COVID, UH Connor Whole Health helped him make a successful recovery.
How Many People Will One Sick Person Infect?
One sick person can infect anywhere from 1 to 18 other people, depending on the illness. Learn how vaccines help reduce the spread and the severity of measles, flu and RSV.
New Study: Shingles Vaccine May Offer Dementia Protection
A recent study found that adults who receive the shingles vaccine may be less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
What to Know About Adenovirus
Learn more about adenovirus, a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms and is the most common cause of pink eye.
Worried About Measles? 5 Common Infections With Similar Symptoms
Many infections can cause a rash that looks like the measles, but they're far less dangerous than the highly contagious virus.
For Your Travel Checklist: Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea
You can take precautions to reduce your risk, but can’t eliminate it entirely – particularly if you’re traveling to high-risk areas where sanitation practices are different.