Wintertime is a great time to frolic in the snow, enjoy family on holiday vacations, and get sick. Between the cold, shivery temperatures that stress your immune system to …
Foreign travel is exciting — who doesn’t love planning all the details for a trip to some exotic destination? But while you’re mapping out your itinerary, shopping for your …
If you work in an environment where accidents are more likely to occur, it’s important to take extra precautions, even with your personal hygiene. Work environments with lots of …
Both hepatitis A and B, liver diseases that can have detrimental consequences, are serious public health concerns for the United States and the world. From the severe flu-like symptoms …
If you’re sexually active, you should be tested for STDs. After potential exposures, you may think it is best to get tested right away. But, there is actually a …
Are you thankful you have dodged the pain and long-term effects of shingles? Our team at the Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic wants you to know that …
On June 27, we observe National HIV Testing Day, which is a perfect time to raise awareness about getting tested for HIV. Having an HIV test is a smart …
Warmer spring temperatures bring more than blossoming trees. It’s also a time when Lyme disease spikes, and each year, roughly 300,000 Americans are infected with the disease. Known for …
How to Prepare for Your Immigration Physical Congratulations on your decision to seek permanent residency here in the United States. We know the process isn’t easy, sometimes taking years …
Zika virus infection, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is caused by a flavivirus closely related to dengue, West Nile virus, and Japanese encephalitis. Infection is symptomatic in approximately 1 of 5 cases; …