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C. diff (Clostridioides difficile)

C. diff is a germ (bacterium) that causes diarrhea and colitis (inflammation of the colon). Some cases can be life-threatening

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Influenza Vaccine Options: 2023-2024 Season

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older, and several flu vaccine options are available

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Myths and Facts About Influenza (Flu)

Information debunking common myths about flu

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Monoclonal Antibodies Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Spanish fact sheet provides information on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the differences between vaccines and mAbs

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Myths and Facts about Flu and Children

Get the facts about flu and children

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Top 5 Reasons for Adults to Get Vaccinated for Pneumococcal Disease

Fact sheet on the importance of preventing pneumococcal disease in adults

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Pneumococcal Disease Myths and Facts

What you should know about pneumococcal disease

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RSV Fact Sheet (Spanish)

El Virus Respiratorio Sincitial (VRS)

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RSV Fact Sheet

Fact sheet provides information on RSV and prevention tips

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Monoclonal Antibodies Fact Sheet

Fact sheet provides information on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the differences between vaccines and mAbs

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