Fact Sheets

Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.
Influenza (flu)
A common virus that often spreads during the wintertime, the flu can become a serious condition, especially for the elderly.
Long COVID (Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection, PASC)
Long COVID occurs when symptoms—new, continuing, or recurrent—arise four or more weeks after the initial coronavirus infection.
Measles: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, and it can be especially dangerous for children under age 5 or for those with weakened immune systems.
Colds: How to Prevent Them
The common cold is probably the most universal illness. It is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose and throat area.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
A highly contagious virus that causes respiratory tract inflammation with cold-like symptoms
MRSA and Drug-Resistant Microbes
Most microbes in and around our bodies are harmless, but some evolve to become deadly threats to individual and public health.
Vaccines for Adults
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Thousands of adults go to the hospital each year for a serious (sometimes even deadly) disease they might have avoided if they had received the vaccination to prevent it.
Global Health and Travel-Related Maladies
Global health and travel-related maladies are a group of diseases that can pose a serious threat to people who have traveled to certain countries. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Avoiding Infectious Diseases
There are all sorts of ways to get an infectious disease—from people and animals, to eating contaminated foods, to environmental exposure.