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The 7 Best EMT Certification Programs of 2020

By Sherry Christiansen

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What Are Medical Guidelines?

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Sensitivity and Specificity in Medical Testing

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Internal Bleeding: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
The Best Vitamins for Fighting Inflammation

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Who Do Men Talk to About Their Health?

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
What to Know About Flumazenil

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Lung Transplant: Donor Selection, Surgery, and Recovery

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Can CBD Oil Help Relieve Pain?

Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
Flaxseed Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
CBD Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
What You Need to Know About Fludrocortisone

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
What Is the Vaccine Court and How Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
How Do Vaccines Work, Exactly?

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
How to Prevent the Zika Virus

Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Top 20 Vaccines You Should Know About

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Mandatory vs. Recommended Vaccinations

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
UTI Vaccine Shows Promise

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
What to Know About the Typhoid Vaccine

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
Medicare Covers These Vaccines: Is It Worth a Shot?

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Tips to Avoid Hospital Infections

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Recommended Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Safety of the MMR Vaccine for Kids With Egg Allergies

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Why Do Some Kids Need Two Flu Shots?

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Flu Shots: Timing, Side Effects, and More

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
Who Should Not Get Flu Shots

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Afluria Flu Vaccine Jet Injector: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Survey: Effective Vaccine Conversations Rely on Open Communication

By Amanda Morelli and Brett Spiegel, MPH
5 Vaccines All Grandparents Should Get

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Vaccines in People Allergic to Eggs: What's Safe?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Common Side Effects of the Influenza Vaccine

By Kristina Duda, RN
When is it Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Should You Get a Flu Shot If You Have an Egg Allergy?

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
How to Prevent the Risk of Infectious Diseases

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Hospice Patients and the Flu Vaccine

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Can I Get A Flu Shot While Sick?

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Do Vaccines Contain Aborted Fetal Tissue?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
How Smallpox Vaccine Helped Win the American Revolution

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
Why Is It So Hard to Make an HIV Vaccine?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH
Preventing Chickenpox: Avoidance and Vaccination

Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Study Shows Gardasil to Be Highly Effective

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Overview of Inactivated Vaccines

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
What You Need to Know About Live Virus Vaccines

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Tamiflu and Its Safe Use for Kids

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Taking Tamiflu to Treat the Flu

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
The MMR Vaccination-Autism Controversy

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Overview of HPV Vaccine Gardasil 9 for Boys

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Does Your Child Need a Flu Shot?

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Teens

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Measles Prevention

Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
Recommended Vaccines for Adults

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
Why You May Still Get Sick After a Flu Shot

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How Often Do You Need Tetanus Booster Shots?

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Infection Prevention Control in Hospitals

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Is a Preservative-Free Flu Vaccine Safer?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children Can Have Autism

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
How Long Does a Flu Shot Last?

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
What You Need to Know About Tdap, DPT and Tetanus Shots

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
How Flu Shots Work and Why They Sometimes Don't

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Do I Need the Pneumonia Shot If I Have Asthma?

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
Essential Facts About the Tdap Vaccine

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD
Latest CDC Flu Shot Recommendations and Guidelines

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
How to Talk to a Vaccine Skeptic

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
History and Future of Infectious Disease Eradication

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
What You Need to Know About the DTaP Vaccine

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Preventing Shingles: Avoidance and Vaccination

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Who Makes the Childhood Vaccine Schedule?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
The Difference Between Immunization and Vaccination

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
History of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Who Is at Risk From Unvaccinated Kids?

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Screening for Vaccine Reactions

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Immunization Schedules for Children in the US

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
11 Best Books on Vaccines and Vaccination

Fact checked by James Lacy
Facts About Vaccines, Vaccine Ingredients, and Vaccine Safety

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
The 5 Best CPR Certifications of 2020

By Abby Norman

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