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Pneumonia shots can be helpful in preventing vulnerable people from catching pneumonia. This shot can be helpful for people with diabetes, people with HIV, the elderly, or children under the age of 2. The pneumonia vaccine does have side effects that can happen after inoculation.......[Read More]

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All hospital workers in Florida and Indiana who were in contact with the patients diagnosed with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have been cleared for return to work, hospital officials say.......[Read More]

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Breathing is such an integral part of daily life that it's probably something you don't think about often. However, the way you breathe can have an important impact on your physical and mental state. Setting aside time to take a deep breath has many physical and mental health benefits.......[Read More]

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