What you need to know Children & teens can get COVID-19. While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus that causes COVID-19 to others. Children, like adults, who have COVID-19 but haveRead more
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumaticRead more
World Pneumonia Day is observed each year on November 12th. Globally, pneumonia kills nearly 1 million children younger than 5 years old each year. This is greater than the number of deaths from any infectious disease, such as HIV infection, malaria, or tuberculosis. Each year in the United States, more than 250,000 people have to seekRead more
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 23–27, 2019. Fungal diseases can affect anyone. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Learning about them can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms of a fungal disease early and may help prevent serious complications. About Fungal Diseases Fungi are everywhere. ThereRead more
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread to people through the bite of several types of blacklegged ticks. Where People Most Commonly get Lyme Disease ? In the United States, most infections occur in the following areas: Eastern states, primarily New England and theRead more
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