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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.