Cold, Flu & Other Diseases

To help reduce the spread of E. coli at home, you can use these practical tips

Advice from our experts •
01/14/19 • 20

Experiment with fun!

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07/30/15 • 7231

Use these Flu Facts & Tips to stop the spread — for healthier kids from home to school, and everywhere in between.

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12/30/16 • 1159

To help reduce the spread of Listeria at home, you can use these practical tips

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01/14/19 • 38

My son has just recovered from the flu, and I was wondering if it is important to disinfect his bedding to prevent spreading the germs around the house or if a generic wash with detergent alone will do the trick. After the flu, it is important to ta...

Advice from Dr. Laundry •
04/19/11 • 91

To help reduce the spread of MRSA at home, you can use these practical tips

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12/18/18 • 14

To help reduce the spread of Staph at home, you can use these practical tips

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01/14/19 • 26

To help reduce the spread of Rotavirus at home, you can use these practical tips

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01/14/19 • 7

Autumn is here; a season of cooler weather and falling leaves (some parts of the country more than others, of course). In fact, I was up in Lake Tahoe last weekend and even encountered the first snow of the season! As we are all acutely aware, autum...

Advice from Dr. Laundry •
10/17/06 • 96

A germ playground Sometimes the youngest family members are the ones most likely to pick up germs that can lead to infections or viruses. The sharing of germs between little ones can be accomplished through playing patty-cake; toy exchanges and — let...

Guest post: Dr. Tanya Altmann •
03/14/18 • 86