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Coronavirus News Digest

Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference?

A medical professional does the vaccination; your body does the immunization.

Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference?

Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, circa 1562.

Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

The National Hotel Epidemic: The Mysterious Disease That Nearly Sidelined James Buchanan on His Inauguration Day

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The National Hotel Epidemic: The Mysterious Disease That Nearly Sidelined James Buchanan on His Inauguration Day

Yes, You Can Reverse a Cavity—Here’s How

Be kind to your teeth.

9 Weird Historical Ways to Ward Off a Plague

People turned to unusual remedies to avoid catching the plague.

How the Polio Epidemic of 1950 Gave Wytheville, Virginia, a 'Summer Without Children'

Reed Counts, Visit Wytheville

The FDA Has Approved the First At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit—Here's What You Need to Know About It

A new at-home test for COVID-19 can provide results in 30 minutes.

Scientists Come Closer to Understanding COVID-19 'Cytokine Storms'

Science is closer to understanding what prompts severe COVID-19 illness.

Walmart Recalls Romaine Lettuce from October 2020 Over E. coli Concerns

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When Woodrow Wilson Caught the 1918 Flu During a Pandemic, But Hid It From the Public

President Woodrow Wilson photographed in good health.

Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?

Who wouldn't be screaming in this situation?

Just How Clean Is the Air On an Airplane?

Air quality in airplane cabins has become a growing concern during the coronavirus pandemic.

What Is Herd Immunity?

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking 1986 Letter About the Importance of Vaccinations

Roald Dahl photographed in 1954.

The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot in 2020, According to the CDC

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever.