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People who use illegal intravenous drugs or who have unprotected sex with multiple partners should get tested at least once a year. That’s according to Dr. Kevin Sherin, director of the Department of Health in Orange County. He says the test is quick.
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Vaccination against Ebola begins today in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a last attempt to stop the spread of the disease. The outbreak which started in April has already left 26 dead.
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Florida residents, and tourists alike, are at higher risk of contracting waterborne illnesses from the ocean when temperatures rise during the summer. Precautions can be taken to avoid infection.
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Last year, most of Florida’s Zika cases were travel-related. Officials are warning people visiting high-risk countries to take necessary precautions.
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Bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics are on the rise. These nightmare bacteria are usually found in hospitals.