What do frost, a mosquito and a tick have in common? Their bites can be deadly. But only a tick can spread a serious illness called Lyme dis...
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Flu is here, and it’s widespread. Get vaccinated.
Want more public health memes? It’s official: the flu is more widespread than Bieber fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control an...
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CDC shares tips to protect Americans from the Zika virus
What do you need to know about Zika? That depends on who you are, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. APHA’s Get Re...
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Zika is officially linked to microcephaly, CDC says
Photo: CDC/ Division of Vector-borne Diseases It’s official: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Zika virus causes...
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Zika: What you should know now
Every day, we’re learning more about Zika. Zika is a virus mainly spread by mosquitoes. More than two dozen countries in the Americas have r...
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It’s National Infant Immunization Week: Protecting against disease starts when we’re young
The recent measles outbreak is a good reminder of the importance of vaccinations. More than 160 Americans have gotten sick this year from...
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Have a Fun, Relaxing and Healthy Spring Break
Whether you’re traveling to sandy beaches, climbing to snow-capped mountains or having a “staycation,” spring break means one thing: time of...
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