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 What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success
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 What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success

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Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases?
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Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases?

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RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?
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RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

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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

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Northeastern professor Neil Maniar helps lead creation of new national Public Health Academy
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Northeastern professor Neil Maniar helps lead creation of new national Public Health Academy

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How dangerous is EEE? Northeastern experts urge caution as mortality rate could exceed 50%
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How dangerous is EEE? Northeastern experts urge caution as mortality rate could exceed 50%

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Should you be concerned about an Mpox outbreak in the US?
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Should you be concerned about an Mpox outbreak in the US?

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New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies
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New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies

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The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know
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The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know

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Lead found in children’s food illustrates need for ‘continued advocacy’ for testing standards
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Lead found in children’s food illustrates need for ‘continued advocacy’ for testing standards

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Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?
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Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?

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Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here’s why this matters
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Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here’s why this matters

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