Your toddler is likely to get 12 or more illnesses in their first year at nursery – but they’ll build immunity, too

A research study that tested children for multiple respiratory viruses every week for a year found that under-fives are ...

Ew! This part of the airplane is crawling with germs—and you’re going to touch it

Break out the hand sanitizer! Experts say one overlooked airplane surface may be crawling with microbes.

Study shows breath test can confirm bacterial infection

Bacterial infections can be difficult to distinguish from viral infections and noninfectious inflammation, but a simple breath test may change that. A study led by St. Jude Children's Research ...
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Meningitis cases in Kent outbreak rise to 20 – key questions answered

With cases reported in London and France following the Kent outbreak, doctors are now offering the vaccine to local students, ...

What is meningitis B? Symptoms, vaccine and what to avoid after two die in Kent

Health chiefs are investigating 20 cases of meningitis in Kent due to an “explosive” outbreak that has left two dead. The UK ...