COVID-19: Vaccines and Prevention
The best prevention is to not have contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read on about vaccines and other ways to protect yourself and others.
The best prevention is to not have contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read on about vaccines and other ways to protect yourself and others.
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), also known as COVID-19, is a virus that causes a respiratory illness. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone by a germ (bacteria or fungus). In children, infection in the long bones of the arms and legs are most common. Read on to learn more about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Nasal surgery may be done at your doctor's office, a surgery center, or a hospital. Follow any directions your doctor gives you for how to get ready.
Varicella vaccine can prevent varicella. Varicella, also called “chickenpox,” causes an itchy rash that usually lasts about a week. It can also cause fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, and headache.
Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person.
RSV vaccine can prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV can cause illness in people of all ages but may be especially serious for infants and older adults.
Rotavirus vaccine can prevent rotavirus disease. Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children.
Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine can prevent shingles. Shingles (also called herpes zoster, or just zoster) is a painful skin rash, usually with blisters.