Why are we seeing outbreaks of mumps in Texas?
Texas has seen a record number of mumps cases in 2017. The Texas mumps outbreaks began in 2016, with almost two hundred cases in that
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Getting ready for summer 'arbovirus' season in Houston
Dengue and Chikungunya are not exactly household worlds, but these two viral infections are serious diseases (known as “arbovirus infections”). Each is transmitted by mosquitoes,
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Finding tools for families with autistic children
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of developmental pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, shared resources that parents of
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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