Regular exercise is one of the foundation stones of healthy living. It improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps regulate body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases. But does that help to keep the immune system healthy? Much…

Every 6 months of age and older, a flu vaccine should be given every season. Vaccination is especially crucial for individuals at high danger of severe influenza complications. See People at High Risk for Developing Flu-Related Complications for a complete…

Meningococcal disease relates to any disease induced by Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus. Often these diseases are serious and can be fatal. They include brain and spinal cord lining diseases (meningitis) and diseases of the bloodstream (bacteremia or septicemia).…