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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).