Some of us who were born before the chickenpox vaccine encountered the viral infection as children. It was an itchy and miserable experience, but we recovered and didn’t have to…
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a very serious viral brain infection. Unlike some other viruses, it can’t be spread from person to person or through droplets in the air. Instead, it’s…
Typhoid Fever is a highly infectious bacterial infection that can be found in developing countries and in regions with poor sanitation and water facilities. It’s not as common in the…
Your ears need wax to stay healthy and to protect your inner ear from damage caused by dirt and debris. However, some people produce too much wax and end up…
Once an almost accepted part of childhood, the uncomfortable symptoms of the chickenpox can now be effectively prevented with the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by…
Rabies is one of the most well-studied diseases in the world yet there are still several myths surrounding it. Because of this, much of the general population has misconceptions about…