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Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
To protect groups of people over time, it helps to know what level of recovery or vaccination in a population makes it hard for a germ to spread.
Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way
Osteoporosis weakens your bones, but you can still exercise — in fact, you should.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu
If you have asthma, find out how to keep your sneeze from turning into a wheeze due to colds or flu.
COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
Find out about the COVID-19 vaccines, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the possible side effects.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Is it possible to get measles from someone else if you've been vaccinated?
Flu vaccine: Safe for people with egg allergy?
If you have egg allergy, you still may be able to receive the flu vaccine.
Flu mask: Should I wear one?
Influenza masks and hand hygiene might help protect healthcare workers from flu (influenza).
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?
Depending on which virus causes your stomach illness, you can be contagious from a few days to two weeks or more.
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Some viruses are more resilient than you may think. Learn more about how they spread and how to protect yourself.
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