Prevention

Learn about disease prevention, vaccinations, screenings, and healthy habits that protect you and your community from illness.

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Prevention

Yes, We Can End TB in Guyana – An Achievable Aspiration

Long before the advent of Samsung and iPhone, long before Facebook and Instagram; the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard wrote: “Suppose someone invented an instrument,...

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Medical Misinformation from Large Language Models (Like ChatGPT)

Recently, generative artificial intelligence platforms have taken off. Think of things like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft co-pilot. The world has been abuzz...

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Dengue Fever: 10 Key Things to Know

Dengue fever is an acute viral infection that spreads from person to person through the bite of mosquitoes. In recent years, there has...

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MPOX. Making a Fuss or Legit Concern?

Mpox is a contagious viral disease causing flu-like symptoms and a painful rash, spreading through close contact. Recent global outbreaks highlight the need...

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The Importance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: Protecting Future Generations

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. However, there is a lack of public awareness about this...