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Novel Coronavirus on the Move

As health officials cope with concerns about bird flu in China, a different virus is putting experts on alert in other parts of the world.

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Population Immunity to H7N9 Could Be Low

Cases of H7N9 avian influenza in China have had experts worldwide on edge since the end of March. There is still much to be learned about the new bird flu strain, inspiring researchers in Vietnam to probe deeper.

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Splash Into Clean Water

The summertime heat sends many of us looking for a place to take a nice, cool dip. As you prepare to swim in pools, lakes and oceans, be mindful of what's in the water and how people can contaminate these places. 

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HIV meets Hep C

Many people infected with HIV or hepatitis C aren’t aware of their infections. These unknown infections can strike especially hard in underserved and poor communities.

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Helping Hot Kiddos

Parents often wonder what they should do when their child has a fever. Should they give the child medication? Will that help, or could that hurt?

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Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To
Pertussis DTaP vaccine less effective than previous whole cell vaccine but still important
Lull in Bird Flu Doesn’t Mean the Storm Has Passed
H7N9 infection cases in China have slowed but world still on alert
Hep C Infections Largely Undiscovered
Hepatitis C infections unknown to many of those infected and treatment rates are low
The Dream of an HIV Vaccine
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day stresses importance of research to create future vaccine
Ticking a Lyme Disease Vaccine Off The List
Lyme disease vaccine seems effective and safe in early trial
Mosquitoes Pose Summer Threat
West nile virus death rates hit high in 2012 according to CDC data
Spread of SARS-like Virus Sparks Concern
Novel coronavirus infections hint at possible human to human transmission
Wheeze Relief
Wheezing in preterm babies reduced through prevention of respiratory syncytial virus
Protecting Poor Women Against Cancer
Cervical cancer HPV vaccination being made available to women in undeveloped nations
Baby Boomers Beware of Hep C
Hepatitis C testing stressed for baby boomers during Hepatitis Awareness Month
ER Costs the Most for UTI Treatments
Urinary tract infection treatments at emergency departments cost almost 2 billion dollars more
Flu During Pregnancy Linked to Bipolar?
Bipolar disorder risk increased among children of moms with influenza during pregnancy
Infectious Disease Videos
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HIV Positive: Asking the Questions
If you've tested HIV positive, you'll want to learn about the virus and how to best manage it. Start by asking your doctor these questions.
EC for HIV
For people who have been exposed to HIV, there's something called post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. See how the emergency medication works.
Generic HIV Medications
As more generic HIV medications roll out, watch this to see if they're just as effective on the treatment, and cost, front.
Paying for HIV Treatment
Paying for HIV treatment can be costly. Learn about organizations and programs that can help you pay for it by watching this video.
Preventing HIV Med Resistance
There is always the risk of developing resistance to HIV medications. Watch this to see how you could prevent medication resistance.
HIV & Your Baby
If you're HIV positive and having a baby, there's good news. Watch this to see what it is.
Trying to Conceive When HIV Positive
Conceiving when HIV positive is possible. Watch this to see what options may be available to you.
Living with HIV: What Changes, What Doesn't
If you're living with HIV, you'll want to make smart changes to get the most out of your daily life. Find out how by watching this video.
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