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Fluzone High-Dose is a flu vaccine for people age 65 and older that’s given by injection. Like other flu vaccines, Fluzone High-Dose is made up of the three flu strains most likely to cause the flu during the upcoming flu season. A new vaccine called Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent that is made up of four flu […]

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Según queda claro después de meses de pandemia, la COVID-19 afecta a la gente de varias maneras. Algunos pueden infectarse y no presentar síntomas (ser asintomáticos), mientras otros tienen síntomas, pero no enferman gravemente. Existe también una tercera categoría que requiere ingresar al hospital debido a complicaciones intensas. Es precisamente para quienes presentan síntomas o […]

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Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. You may feel anxious, afraid or overwhelmed. You also may wonder how you will cope in the days ahead. Almost half of all men and one-third of all women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. And a cancer […]

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In an effort to reassure the public about the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine, the Food and Drug Administration has set stricter standards for COVID-19 vaccine development. These standards include following phase 3 clinical trial participants for at least two months, and having at least five severe COVID-19 cases in the placebo group. The […]

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Skin rashes are common. Soaps, detergents, plants and other substances can trigger red, itchy skin. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says these types of rashes can be the result of an allergic reaction or an irritation. Knowing the difference is key to getting the right treatment. To listen, click the link below. Allergy […]

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Contact tracing is a tool that can help slow the spread of infectious diseases, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In communities using contact tracing, clinics, labs and hospitals send the names of people who have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 to their local health department. The health department asks each person with COVID-19 about people with whom they’ve […]

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Breast cancer will affect 1 in 8 women, according to the American Cancer Society. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. Most women undergo surgery for breast cancer, in addition to chemotherapy, hormone therapy or radiation. After breast surgery, 25% to 60% report of women report […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in children missing months of wellness visits. And that means missing routine vaccinations. Some parents may not be aware that their children are behind on their vaccinations. Mayo Clinic, along with other health care organizations, is working hard to make parents aware that their children are due vaccinations and deliver […]

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Misplacing keys, forgetting the way to a doctor’s appointment, trouble recalling a neighbor’s name: Are these examples of typical aging? What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? What’s actually happening to the brain, and how can you keep it healthy? The second edition “Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease […]

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Almost 15.7 million people in the U.S. report they’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the most common forms of COPD is emphysema. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. But as we hear from Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy, a Mayo […]

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