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11/27/2024

Yes, you can get dengue more than once due to its four different serotypes. Reinfection often leads to a more severe form of the disease.

As dengue continues to circulate in tropical countries like Singapore, it poses the question as to whether one can catch the disease for a second time.

11/25/2024

Rabies is deadly but preventable. If bitten, immediate treatment with the rabies vaccine is vital. Recognize early symptoms like fever and agitation to prevent progression.

Rabies can be a scary illness, but vaccination and more can help alleviate the fear. Click or tap to learn more.

11/20/2024

Discover the distinction between weakened and dead vaccines. Learn how each protects against diseases.

Vaccines come in various forms but provide high rates of protection. Learn more about what makes a vaccine effective and how these types differ.

11/18/2024

Yellow fever kills hundreds of thousands people each year and has no cure. Can we eradicate the disease?

Globally, the disease affects about 200,000 people each year. Scientists have searched for numerous ways to eliminate this disease, but there is no cure.

11/13/2024

Some parents use chickenpox parties as a way to 'control' when their child gets chickenpox. But, these can be very dangerous.

Chickenpox parties were common practice for decades. Parents could bring their child to play with another child who is infected with the disease.

11/11/2024

George Washington advocated for smallpox inoculation during the Revolutionary War, paving the way for disease prevention. His leadership saved lives and shaped history.

George Washington was one of the first leaders to recognize the positive impact of vaccines. Learn how our founding fathers made vaccination #1 priority.

11/06/2024

Can we eradicate malaria worldwide? Read more about the possibility of eliminating this deadly disease.

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11/04/2024

Discover the risk of recurring shingles infections. Stay informed, stay protected.

Shingles is known as a burning rash that can appear on people over the age of 50. Having shingles once won’t guarantee you won’t get it a second or third time.

10/30/2024

Exploring the future of HPV treatment: Is a cure on the horizon? Discover the latest research.

HPV is an increasingly common virus in various parts of the world, but a vaccine can help prevent its spread.

10/28/2024

There are currently no plans to destroy the samples, as experts use them to research similar viruses.

10/23/2024

We've been airborne for almost a century, but one question remains. Where does all that airplane bathroom waste go?

Airplanes cross the globe every day, but where does the waste from the bathroom end up? Click or tap to learn more.

10/21/2024

Can you tell the difference between these two infections?

Chickenpox and herpes have some similarities, but also massive differences. Click or tap to learn more about how these two items differ.

10/16/2024

Yellow fever and malaria are both spread by mosquitoes, but what they do after that is very, very different.

Yellow fever and malaria are two common mosquito-borne infections, but how are they different? Click or tap to learn more about these infections.

10/14/2024

Discover the fascinating history behind the cholera vaccine and its impact on public health.

The cholera vaccine required various scientists, breakthroughs and one long lull in the research.

10/09/2024

Hope on the horizon: Could there finally be a cure for rabies? Find out the latest research breakthroughs.

Rabies is often a fatal disease for humans, especially if it isn’t caught early enough. This begs the question: will there ever be a cure for this disease?

09/30/2024

Traveling while pregnant can be tricky, but these tips will make it a little easier.

Pregnancy is an exciting time - doubly so when you are traveling! Here is how one can travel safely during their pregnancy.

09/25/2024

With the help of vaccines, nobody even wants to consider the possibility of contracting rabies. But, what happens when a bite gives you the deadly virus?

09/23/2024

Meningitis is common in many places and circumstances. But how deadly is it?

Meningitis is a dangerous disease, no doubt about that. But can it kill you?