William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy, and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, past president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and the author or co-author of more than 400 published studies, reviews, and book chapters on infectious diseases.
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Despite best efforts, you’re now sidelined with the flu. Take these quick steps to speed the journey to feeling better.
The best tips for prevention and treatment from an expert on infectious diseases and an integrative medicine expert.
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It’s already time to protect yourself from this year’s flu. Here’s how to match your needs to the available vaccines.
Just because it’s your own pet doesn’t mean you should ignore the serious dangers of any dog bite.
The flu can lead to pneumonia. It's a dangerous, sometimes deadly, combination. Learn how to prevent it.
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You might think that we’re long past the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but a new, especially virulent form of HIV has hit…
