Infectious Diseases - March 2021 Archives

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is increasing across the U.S., as many states lower age requirements for those who can be vaccinated for COVID-19. By the end ...

Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also provides a degree of mental health. Since most sports require getting up close ...

A recent data review by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices shows that over 30,000 women who are pregnant have been safely vaccinated for COVID-19. ...

Humanity has taken on infectious agents, such as the virus that causes smallpox, and won. But cheer quietly. Smallpox eradication took 200 years, and it's just ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Friday, March 26, that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility is expanding to all state residents 16 and older, regardless of health ...

As the number of adults in the U.S. who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 continues to increase, children under 16 aren't authorized to receive COVID-19 ...

The theme of World TB Day 2021 is "The Clock is Ticking" because the world is running out of time to act on global commitments ...

All vaccines could cause some degree of reaction, and the same is true for COVID-19 vaccines. Post-vaccine symptoms are typically mild and resolve quickly without ...

The COVID-19 virus mutates and replicates when people let down their guard and don't follow safety protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing a ...

Preventive health care helps you maintain your health. Screenings are important to avoid future health problems or catch them early when they are easier to ...

World TB Day will be observed March 24, which makes this a good time to learn more about tuberculosis, or TB. TB is a potentially serious ...

World Tuberculosis Day is March 24 ROCHESTER, Minn. —  The global fight against tuberculosis is gaining some powerful tools. Precision medicine — already used to personalize ...