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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.
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Opioid stewardship: What is it?
Learn about the roles everyone plays in opioid stewardship, safety and overdose.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
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?
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
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