Amy Edwards, MD
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The Hantavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Hantavirus is a group of roughly 20 viruses, most of which are spread by infected animals. But one strain, the Andes virus, can spread between humans.
Hepatitis B: What Parents Should Know
Babies and children exposed to this virus that affects the liver have up to a 90 percent chance of developing a chronic infection, which can lead to serious complications.
How to Keep Your Water Bottle Clean and Safe
Reusable water bottles are always a better choice than single-use bottles. Here’s how to keep yours free of mold and bacteria.
8 Myths About Vaccines
Many parents have questions and concerns about vaccine safety. With a growing amount of information and misinformation online, it can be hard to know what’s true.
Heart Disease? Don’t Skip These Vaccines
If you have heart disease, getting vaccinated could do more than protect your lungs – it could help protect your heart.
What to Know About Adenovirus
Learn more about adenovirus, a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms and is the most common cause of pink eye.
Is Whooping Cough Becoming More Common?
Whooping cough is a respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordatella pertussis. Potentially life-threatening, it is largely preventable with vaccination. Yet cases are on the rise.
Walking Pneumonia on the Rise: What Parents Should Know
A respiratory infection that mostly affects adults and older children is now being seen more in children under 5.