Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

Person in mask and medical coveralls handling COVID-19 vials with gloved hands

November 14, 2024/Infectious Disease

COVID-19 Variants: What’s New and Why We’re Still Concerned

Just like the flu, COVID-19 continues to evolve every year with new and smarter variants

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November 11, 2024/Infectious Disease

FLiRT COVID Variants: What To Know

The latest omicron subvariants carry specific mutations that may allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be better at evading immune protection

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November 7, 2024/Infectious Disease

Can COVID-19 Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Research shows the virus can affect your ability to get or maintain an erection

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October 23, 2024/Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

What Is Respiratory Season, and Are You Ready?

Getting vaccinated in October can help protect you against severe illness between November and March

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Caretaker reading a digital thermometer, while placing their hand on a sick-looking child's forehead

October 10, 2024/Infectious Disease

How Contagious Is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets spewed out by those who are infected

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October 8, 2024/Mental Health

Hands Off! How To Stop Touching Your Face

Face-touching is a common habit, but one that can be overcome, like by learning to recognize when you’re doing it and keeping your hands distracted

Person wearing a mask with a germ symbol on their sweater, walking their dog outside

October 7, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It OK To Exercise With COVID-19?

You can work out with mild COVID-19, but not in a gym, and listen to your body and don’t overdo it

Hand holding nasal swab, pushing it into at-home COVID/flu test vial on counter in bathroom

September 27, 2024/Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

Got Flu-Like Symptoms? A New At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test Can Help

This at-home test for COVID-19 and flu can help you figure out what’s causing your symptoms, and how best to treat them

Person sitting on bed wrapped in a blanket, holding tissues to their nose, with tea and meds by bedside

September 12, 2024/Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

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June 5, 2024/Infectious Disease

Are You Up to Date on Your COVID-19 Vaccines?

Updated vaccinations are recommended to better protect against the evolving virus