SAGINAW, Michigan -- A Michigan nurse is warning people about cross-contamination, even while wearing gloves. Molly Lixey, an infusion nurse, was frustrated by seeing shoppers improperly using gloves ...

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, then wash your hands to stop droplet transmission. Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face to prevent indirect contact transmission. Avoid ...

Cold and flu viruses can live on surfaces for a few hours to days. Hard surfaces, like stainless steel and plastic, can keep ...

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these ...

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On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...