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Recent Infectious Disease Articles

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can’t Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds

Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person

Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters

CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine

Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds