Infectious Diseases - November 2019 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSOver-the-counter sleep aidsYou've followed the usual tips for getting enough sleep — sleeping on a regular schedule, avoiding caffeine and daytime naps, ...

PneumoniaIf you have a cold or the flu, symptoms can last from days to more than a week. But if your fever, cough and feelings of being run-down ...

Vaccines are a part of many well-child visits. But they also should be part of the care moms-to-be receive to protect their unborn children. "When we ...

Measles infection can greatly reduce acquired immune memory, according to a new study. Acquired immune memory is when a person's immune system attacks foreign invaders ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSWant to stay hydrated? Drink before you're thirstyDid you know you're already dehydrated when you start to feel thirsty? And that how ...

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 11/2/19 On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, shares recommendations on getting a flu shot, ...

Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenzaFlu season is here, and having cancer, being treated for cancer or being a cancer survivor all increase ...