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How Does Measles Reset Your Immune System?
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Research shows that measles leaves you vulnerable to other infectious diseases. HowStuffWorks investigates how measles resets your immune system.
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.
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?
Top 10 Eradicable Diseases
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Here are 10 eradicable diseases on the brink of extinction thanks to breakthroughs in science. Check out 10 eradicable diseases at howstuffworks.com.
10 Reasons You Have a Runny Nose
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What are some of the reasons you have a runny nose? Learn how to determine the reason you have a runny nose to keep your family healthy.
Can You Match the Disease With the Symptoms?
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Understanding what disease someone has can be confusing. There are many different symptoms. However, some symptoms are relatively well known. Try this quiz to see if you can match the symptoms to the disease.
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Nothing New But It Can Be Overcome
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Vaccine hesitancy has a long history in the world. Why is that and what can be done to change it?
Fifth Disease Overview
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Fifth disease is a common baby skin problem. Learn more about how fifth disease works at HowStuffWorks.
How Does Herd Immunity Keep a Country Safe From Diseases?
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Herd immunity relies on the principle of safety in numbers as far as vaccinations go. Find out why herd immunity is an important public health issue.