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Brandon Dionne for Northeastern Global News

What you need to know about ‘walking pneumonia.’ Experts explain how your cough could be this persistent illness
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What you need to know about ‘walking pneumonia.’ Experts explain how your cough could be this persistent illness

As cases of walking pneumonia increase in young children and others, Northeastern health experts describe how to protect yourself.
Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?
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Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?

There have been more measles cases in 2024 than in all of 2023. Will your old jab hold up if you’re exposed to the highly contagious virus?
There’s only one syphilis medication for pregnant people. And the supply is running out. What can the government do to help?
Pfizer logo on the outside of a Pfizer building.

There’s only one syphilis medication for pregnant people. And the supply is running out. What can the government do to help?

Pregnant people and unborn babies are still at risk of not receiving syphilis treatment as shortage of the only safe medication continues.
Should you take the new RSV vaccine separately from the COVID and flu shots?
Julie Roszak preparing a flu shot.

Should you take the new RSV vaccine separately from the COVID and flu shots?

Experts explain why it’s a good idea for people eligible for the new RSV vaccine to separate it from COVID and flu shots by a week or two.
Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease? And when will they be available? 
a tick on a blade of grass under a microscope

Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease? And when will they be available? 

As cases of lyme disease surge, questions arise around the delivery and efficacy of a new Pfizer lyme vaccine.
Scientists still don’t have all the answers about the coronavirus–and that’s a sign of progress

Scientists still don’t have all the answers about the coronavirus–and that’s a sign of progress

As researchers study SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, one thing to keep in mind is that the research is happening while everyone watches.