Do I need a flu shot? How does a yeast infection happen? Why do I keep getting strep throat? How can I get rid of this wart? You have questions about general health topics, but don't want to go to the doctor, and, sometimes are even too embarrassed to ask.

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Infections

It’s amazing all the little infections and illnesses that can keep you home from school.  That’s the last thing you want, right?  Have a friend that’s come down with something you’ve never heard of?  I bet we’ve got it covered!  Learn all about infections, from Anthrax to West Nile, and see if you are at risk, and if you should avoid that friend of yours who has been home in bed for three days!  We’ll also tell you about getting medical care and what to expect from certain types of doctors and what to expect from certain tests or procedures you may encounter in your early adult life.

Colds and Flu

• Bronchitis

• Coping With Colds

• Flu Facts

• Sinusitis

• What to Do if You Get the Flu

• Who Needs a Flu Shot?

• Why Should I Care About Germs?

Common Infections

• Bronchitis

• Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)

• Coping With Colds

• Flu Facts

• How Long Is Mono Contagious?

• Mononucleosis

• Sinusitis

• Tonsillitis

• Urinary Tract Infections

• What to Do if You Get the Flu

• Who Needs a Flu Shot?

Bacterial & Viral Infections

• Anthrax

• Bronchitis

• Cellulitis

• Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)

• Coping With Colds

• Encephalitis

• Flu Facts

• Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea

• How Long Is Mono Contagious?

• Impetigo

• Infections That Pets Carry

• Lyme Disease

• Meningitis

• Osteomyelitis

• Pneumonia

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Salmonellosis

• Shigellosis

• Should I Worry About Mad Cow Disease?

• Sinusitis

• Smallpox

• Staphylococcal (Staph) Skin Infections

• Strep Throat

• Swimmer's Ear (External Otitis)

• Tetanus

• Tonsillitis

• Toxic Shock Syndrome

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Warts

• West Nile Virus

• What to Do if You Get the Flu

• What's My Lyme Disease Risk?

• Who Needs a Flu Shot?

Fungal Infections

• Athlete's Foot

• Infections That Pets Carry

• Jock Itch

• Ringworm

• Vaginal Yeast Infections

Skin Infections & Rashes

• All About Eczema

• Anthrax

• Athlete's Foot

• Cellulitis

• Impetigo

• Infections That Pets Carry

• Jock Itch

• Lyme Disease

• Ringworm

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Scabies

• Smallpox

• Toxic Shock Syndrome

• What's My Lyme Disease Risk?

Stomach & Intestinal Infections

• Anthrax

• Appendicitis

• Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea

• Infections That Pets Carry

• Salmonellosis