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30 Is the New 10: Study Says You Only Need a Tetanus Booster Every 30 Years
What if you could wait 30 years for a booster shot? HowStuffWorks Now looks at a new study, promising just that for tetanus.
Childhood Vaccinations
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Childhood vaccinations, such as the chickenpox vaccine, protect kids from many diseases. Learn about childhood diseases and their vaccinations.
Can You Match the Vaccine to the Disease?
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Polio? Smallpox? Rubella? No one wants to deal with those diseases, and thanks to vaccines, few people ever have to anymore. There are hundreds of vaccines available, but how many do you know? Innoculate yourself with this quiz and see!
12 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century
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Diseases like polio and smallpox took countless lives before a cure was found. Read our list of 12 diseases that were cured in the 20th century.
How Vaccines Work
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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?
10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics
Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.
Uses for Vinegar: Home Remedies
Vinegar has a long history of being the prescribed solution to a number of ailments. Learn more about the role vinegar plays with home remedies.
What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?
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You've heard the word 'quarantine' a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation? HowStuffWorks explains both.
Your Phone Is a Germ Factory, So Stop Taking It to the Toilet
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Your phone might look clean, but in reality, it's harboring germs, viruses and bacteria. So stop doomscrolling in the bathroom.
How Do You Know if Your COVID-19 Vaccine Is Still Effective?
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people who were previously vaccinated are now being asked to get booster shots. But is there a way to know whether your previous shot might still be valid?