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Dec 14, 2007 -
You don't have to worry about getting warts from kissing toads (not that anyone really does that), but you can definitely catch warts from touching another person.
Common warts are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus causes rapid growth of cells on the outer layers of the skin that look like little bumps.
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Oct 03, 2007 -
It is the time of sniffles! Cold and flu season is upon us. By some accounts as early as August, and others think there really is no such thing since we can catch a virus anytime of the year.
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Jan 12, 2007 -
So what's the deal with anti-viral tissues? They seem like a great idea - anything that kills those cold and flu-causing viruses has to be worth it, right?
The good thing: Kleenex anti-viral tissues, with the little blue dots, kill the viruses that cause most colds and the flu.
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Dec 27, 2006 -
I've been asking readers to submit their worst tech terror stories so we can revel in our shared horror tech stories and learn from one another's experiences. Teamsugar user Bookworm1 recently admitted she adores using computers, but is always on the lookout for a bug.
I love computers because they are so practical and fun to use.
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Apr 23, 2009 -
Part of the Mac appeal to new computer users is that they are (or have been) virtually free from viruses. Since the large majority of the population uses Windows, hackers design viruses and worms to attack PCs to get more bang for their virus buck. And although there's no reason to panic just yet, researchers have found a virus that can attack your Apple computer now too.
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Sep 21, 2009 -
As of late, West Nile Virus was the only virus we worried about here in the States that could be contracted by mosquito bites, but it looks like there's a new virus that could be flying our way — Chikungunya. The mouthful of a virus has spread across Africa, India, the French Island of Reunion, and there have also been cases found in Italy and France since 2005. Health officials are worried that this virus will soon infect those living in Europe and the US.
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Aug 26, 2009 -
You don't want to think that looking up photos of your favorite celebrities will cause your computer to (gasp!) get infected, but apparently, according to McAfee Inc., there is one starlet whose search causes more viruses and spyware infections than any other celebrity. Do you know who it is?
Take the quiz
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Measles Virus Vaccine, Live (MEE-zuls VYE-rus vak-SEEN, lyve), Mumps Virus Vaccine, Live (mumps VYE-rus vak-SEEN, lyve), Rubella Virus Vaccine, Live (roo-BELL-a VYE-rus vak-SEEN, lyve), Varicella Virus Vaccine (ver-a-SEL-la VYE-rus vak-seen)
Prevents infection by the measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), and varicella (chicken pox) viruses. This vaccine is used in children 12 months to 12 years of age.
Brand Name(s)
ProQuad
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Varicella Virus Vaccine (ver-a-SEL-la VYE-rus vak-seen)
Prevents varicella virus (chickenpox) in adults and children 12 months and older. Some types of this vaccine (such as Zostavax®) are used to prevent herpes zoster (shingles) in adults 60 years and older.
Brand Name(s)
Varivax, Zostavax
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
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- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Influenza Virus Vaccine, H5N1
Keeps you from getting sick with an influenza virus ("catching the flu").
Brand Name(s)
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to influenza virus vaccine, H5N1 (a flu shot).
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