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Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads

Recent news coverage about a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led many people to seek information about this rare but serious disease. In the United States, hantavirus...

May 4, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are rare, but they can become serious very quickly. Understanding how these infections occur — and how to protect yourself — is essential, especially during warmer months when certain...

April 24, 2026

7 min read

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Children’s Health Infectious Diseases

Rotavirus Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

If you’re a parent, it can feel like stomach bugs are always circulating, especially in daycare, school or playgroups. Trying to tell the difference between common stomach viruses like rotavirus or norovirus can quickly...

April 16, 2026

7 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

COVID-19 continues to evolve, and new variants remain part of that cycle. The latest variant gaining attention is officially known as SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, or more commonly called the “Cicada” variant. Like other...

March 30, 2026

4 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Bird Flu in Humans: Who’s at Risk and What Are the Symptoms?

With bird flu, also known as avian influenza, making headlines as it spreads among wild birds, poultry and even some mammals like dairy cows, it’s natural to have questions. While the risk to the general public...

January 30, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: Why It’s Given at Birth

When your baby is born, the immune system begins learning right away how to protect against new germs and viruses in the surrounding environment. Vaccines contribute to that process by safely teaching the immune system...

January 23, 2026

4 min read

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Children’s Health Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases

The New H3N2 “Super Flu” Strain: Will Your Flu Shot Protect You?

A new H3N2 subclade K flu strain is making headlines this season, raising a common and important question: “Will my flu shot still work?” In short, getting your annual flu shot remains the single best way to...

November 25, 2025

6 min read

Topic: Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Rotavirus Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

Bird Flu in Humans: Who’s at Risk and What Are the Symptoms?

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: Why It’s Given at Birth

The New H3N2 “Super Flu” Strain: Will Your Flu Shot Protect You?

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