Infectious diseases Archive

Good news about the HPV vaccine

Published October 11, 2017

Flu shots during pregnancy

Published September 27, 2017

John Ross, MD, FIDSA

Is the “full course of antibiotics” full of baloney?

Published August 17, 2017

Conventional medical wisdom has held that taking antibiotics for longer periods of time produces better results and lowers the risk for antibiotic resistance. But the evidence for this is slim, and researchers are now questioning this approach.

Ticks and the changing landscape of tick-borne illnesses

Published August 11, 2017

Most cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) don't require antibiotics

Published July 17, 2017

Bad viruses travel fast: Measles vaccine important for travelers

Published June 5, 2017

Child & Teen Health

Why vaccines are important for our country’s financial health, too

Published April 25, 2017

Vaccinating babies and toddlers prevents many illnesses, but it also helps the avoid high costs associated with treating those illnesses, helps reduce sick time taken by parents, and contributes to greater immunity in a population.

Wynne Armand, MD

H. pylori, a true stomach “bug”: Who should doctors test and treat?

Published April 5, 2017

A stomach infection of H. pylori bacteria can cause ulcers, but not everyone with the infection shows symptoms and the treatment process can be challenging, so only people with certain conditions need to be tested for it.

Child & Teen Health

The flu shot saves children’s lives

Published April 4, 2017

Even though this year’s flu season is just about over, parents should be thinking about protecting their children next winter. Despite short-term reactions in some people, the flu shot is safe for nearly everyone.

Bad bug, no drugs: The real end of antibiotics?

Published February 27, 2017

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