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(VIDEO) The science behind the measles virus featured image
(VIDEO) The science behind the measles virus
Jason Howland
August 28, 2025

Measles, also called rubeola, is caused by a virus that spreads easily through the air and settles on surfaces. Symptoms, which show up about one[...]

Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection featured image
Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection
Deb Balzer
November 27, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine? featured image
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine?
Abby Smith
November 21, 2023
Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of pneumonia featured image
Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of pneumonia
Laurel Kelly
November 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why is your arm sore after a flu shot? featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why is your arm sore after a flu shot?
Jason Howland
October 30, 2023
Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? A Mayo Clinic expert weighs in featured image
Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? A Mayo Clinic expert weighs in
DeeDee Stiepan
October 16, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why you and your family need a flu shot featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why you and your family need a flu shot
Deb Balzer
October 11, 2023
a young Asian girl who might be sick with a cold or the flu, is coughing into her elbow
Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies to stay healthy during respiratory virus season
DeeDee Stiepan
October 5, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids
Deb Balzer
October 4, 2023
What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season featured image
What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season
Deb Balzer
September 25, 2023
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants featured image
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants
Deb Balzer
September 18, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies
Deb Balzer
August 28, 2023
FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns featured image
FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns
Joel Streed
August 24, 2023

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