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What is Bacterial Meningitis?
Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments available for bacterial meningitis, an infection that causes swelling of brain and spinal cord membranes.
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Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease
About 300,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported every year in the U.S. For some people, the disease can become a serious and complex illness—and it all starts with a bite from a tiny, Lyme-infected tick. But there are ways to help protect yourself from tick bites.
8 Common STDs
Learn about 8 common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how you can have one without even knowing it.
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Sleuthing “Silent” Health Threats
Oct 3, 2016
A sharp pain, high fever or itchy rash are all signs you might need to see a doctor. But what if there are NO symptoms telling you something is wrong? Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Pfizer’s Chief Medical Officer, reveals 5 “silent” health threats on The Doctors.
Understanding Fungal Skin Infections
Learn about fungal infections, including how to treat and prevent fungal skin functions.
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Pneumonia – A Serious Condition to be Taken Seriously
Dec 8, 2014
The winter months are not just cold and flu season; they’re also pneumonia season. Pneumonia is a serious condition that can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime and at any age. In the U.S., it causes more than a million hospitalizations a year and is a leading cause of death.
On The Doctors, Pfizer’s Chief Medical Officer, Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D. explains pneumonia symptoms and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Facts About Pneumonia
Learn facts about pneumonia, including the different types of pneumonia, the causes of pneumonia, symptoms and treatment options.
Cold and Flu Season – Pneumonia Too?
Even during cold and flu season, people can become ill with pneumonia. Read about signs, symptoms and ways to avoid community-acquired pneumonia.
Is it the Flu or Common Cold?
Find out the differences between symptoms of a cold and the flu, and ways to feel better when sick with either illness.
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Bacterial Meningitis – Information Parents and Students Need to Know
Sep 17, 2014
Bacterial meningitis is an uncommon, but serious disease, and many students and parents have questions about what to know in order to help protect themselves and their loved ones as they head back to school. On The Doctors, Pfizer’s Chief Medical Officer, Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D. shares critical information regarding the disease and tips for teens and young adults to help identify and change behaviors that can lead to the spread of bacteria that can cause meningitis.
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MRSA: A Most Unwelcome Guest.
May 28, 2014
MRSA is a drug-resistant staph bacterium that has become a problem not just in hospitals but in common places such as schools, gyms and locker rooms. On The Doctors, Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D. and Dr. Travis Stork discuss this often very serious infection and steps you can take to help reduce risk to you and others.
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