Dr. Peter Hotez answers questions about neglected parasitic infections
With the Center for Disease Control and Prevention naming five neglected parasitic infections as a priority for public health action, Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of
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World Health Day: Understanding vector-borne diseases
Today is World Health Day, and this year, the World Health Organization is focusing on the serious and increasing threat of vector-borne diseases with the
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Vaccine Nation: 10 most important diseases without a licensed vaccine
This August, Vaccine Nation, the organizer of the World Vaccine Congress, released its list of the 10 most important infections with no licensed vaccine. In
Read MorePrevention best defense for West Nile Virus
Just like most people know to put on sunscreen to prevent sunburn, easy steps can also help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. In
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