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Pasteurization and adequate cooking inactivates the virus.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Some research suggests that zinc may stop the cold virus from binding to cells in the body and copying itself, potentially shortening the length of an illness.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
With respiratory virus season getting underway, experts recommend getting Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccinations, if eligible, in the fall to provide protection when the season peaks between December and March.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The virus also spreads easily in families and hospitals.5
Getting Vaccinated: What to Expect
The rotavirus vaccine has a low risk of side effects and can help reduce the risk of hospitalization due to the disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Some research suggests that zinc may stop the cold virus from binding to cells in the body and copying itself, potentially shortening the length of an illness.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
With respiratory virus season getting underway, experts recommend getting Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccinations, if eligible, in the fall to provide protection when the season peaks between December and March.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
The virus also spreads easily in families and hospitals.5
Getting Vaccinated: What to Expect
The rotavirus vaccine has a low risk of side effects and can help reduce the risk of hospitalization due to the disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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