Could a Vaccine for Lyme Disease Be on the Horizon?
Tick season is here and with it comes the rise in concern over diseases like Lyme disease. Over 20 years ...
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Rise in STD Cases Has Doctors Turning to an Old Med for Help
United States health officials released information showing that four sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to be on the rise. The ...
People Can Contract COVID-19 Even at Outdoor Gatherings
In past years COVID-19 has been less likely to be contracted while outdoors, however, the new strains don't play by ...
Get Back on Track With Routine Vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) and there are a few days left to observe it. Of course, it ...
Schools Prepare for Students Return Amid Spread of COVID-19 Variant
Summer break is almost over and schools are preparing for the return of students. Some are concerned about the lax ...
Health Officials Confirm 105 Cases of Monkeypox in Chicago
Health officials have confirmed 105 cases of monkeypox in Chicago. The first probable case was discovered in the early part ...
Omicron Subvariant Becomes Dominant in the US
A new omicron subvariant (BA.5) has become dominant in the United States. As of Saturday, the subvariant accounts for roughly ...
Monkeypox Cases Continue to Rise; Is the Epidemic Already Here?
Monkeypox is on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) radar as there continue to be new infections. ...
CDC Expresses Concerns About Unusual Outbreak of Monkeypox in UK
Seven people in the United Kingdom (UK) have contracted a rare disease called monkeypox. On May 18, 2022, the Centers ...
Living With COVID Is Not Easy
Living with COVID-19 is not easy. It all started a week ago when this fully vaccinated columnist woke at 4:30 ...
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