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What to Do During the Pandemic if You Have an Underlying Condition
The possibility of a pandemic can be scary enough when you’re perfectly healthy, but it can be downright terrifying for the millions of U.S. residents who live with underlying conditions. People with lung problems, lowered immune systems, overactive immune systems, cardiac problems and a host of other chronic medical conditions may need to take extra precautions to stay safe. Who's most at risk? If...
March 23, 2020
Hepatitis A on the Rise — Here's Why and What to Do
Hepatitis A popped up the CDC’s radar in 2017 when the agency first became aware of - widespread outbreaks. Since 2016, over 17,000 cases have been reported, including 170 deaths. We have details on the underlying epidemics that led to it all. Cases of hepatitis A dropped dramatically after vaccine recommendations in 1996, but reports of the disease skyrocketed again in 2016. Hep A is most prevalent...
June 11, 2019