Pneumonia often begins with cold symptoms. Older adults may also have confusion, dizziness, incontinence and a decreased appetite. More >>
Bird Flu
Bird flu is a virus that lives in the intestinal tracts of wild birds, including geese and ducks. Over many decades they have developed an immunity to it. More >>
Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is a viral infection of certain nerves, often on the face, chest or abdomen. People over age 60 risk developing long-lasting pain. More >>
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. The illness is characterized by severe coughing spasms. More >>
Immunization Schedules
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention change the guidelines because of new research. More >>
Antibiotics and Bacterial Infections
Antibiotics can harm the “good” bacteria in the intestines. More >>
Children and Lyme Disease
In the early stages, Lyme Disease mimics many other flu-like illnesses. Fatigue, fever and aching joints could be Lyme or many other conditions. More >>
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare infectious disease caused by a bacteria commonly found on the skin. More >>
E. coli Infections
E. coli is bacteria that live in the colon and stools of many mammals, including humans. These bacteria aid the digestion process. There are many strains, and the one that causes severe diarrhea in humans lives in the digestive tracts of cattle, deer, goats and sheep. More >>
Antibacterial Soap
An FDA panel has confirmed the use of antibacterial soap is no better than plain hand soap to reduce infectious disease. More >>
Flu Vaccine
If you want to reduce your chance of getting the flu, you should get vaccinated. More >>
MRSA
MRSA is a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to some antibiotics. It stands for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, otherwise known as a "super bug." More >>
