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‘It is remarkable’

An infectious disease specialist discusses the safety, effectiveness and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Shake off the indoors

Even as COVID-19 surges, it's wise to head outdoors for walks and recreation—but heed the precautions.

9 ways to make your vacation foolproof

Before you kick back and relax, check out these tips for staying healthy on your next trip.

‘The situation is definitely worsening’

An increase in cases prompts health leaders to ramp up warnings about following proper precautions.

‘Everyone needs to do their part’

A COVID-19 spike spurs plea to the community for help in flattening the curve.

One-and-done HPV vaccine?

A single dose may provide benefits similar to the standard two- or three-dose regimen.

How to keep cancer at bay

Did you know that nearly half of all cancer deaths are attributed to factors you can modify?

Measles—an emerging travel trouble

Low vaccination levels have led to the disease reemerging worldwide—a significant concern for those who travel abroad.

7 shingles facts you need to know

Expert says it's time to get serious about shingles, the adult chickenpox with potentially long-term effects.

Flu shot hits the mark

This year's dose is about 50 percent effective against the predominant flu strain, vastly outperforming last year's formulation.

Flu is on the rise

Flu season is ramping up. Luckily there’s still time to get vaccinated. But do it soon.

A shot at college

The postsecondary world can produce curious intellectuals, but it’s also ground zero to some heinous germs. The solution? Vaccinate.