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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: What is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)? Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is an illness … Wash your hands often with soap or alcohol hand cleaners. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Where can you …
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… respiratory illness season has passed. However, the SARS CoV-2 virus continues to circulate at lower levels in the community. The protection from infection that COVID-19 vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older people, so a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster will ensure people stay protected. …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated April 23, 2025 … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Moderna (Spikevax) and …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated March 28, 2025 COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory …
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… COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On … serious illnesses like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What … serious illnesses like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What …
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… to avoid spreading germs. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage, and avoid contact with other … with MRSA, you can keep from spreading the bacteria. Cover your wound with clean, dry bandages. And follow your … to avoid spreading germs. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage, and avoid contact with other …
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… such as the common cold. This virus is known as SARS-CoV. Experts believe SARS may have first developed in … out of 100) of the people with SARS become ill and then recover. footnote 1 The illness gets worse in two-thirds (67 … About 9 out of 10 people infected with SARS recover. That means about 1 out of 10 people infected with …
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… information section Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory … Aureus (MRSA) Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Monitoring Asthma Treatment Monitoring During … Aureus (MRSA) Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Monitoring Asthma Treatment Monitoring During …
