This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too. These viruses ...

HFMD primarily spreads in the summer and fall, though it can occur any time of year. While most cases are considered mild and ...

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Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They'll be carrying germs, too. These viruses and bacteria will be agents that cause the common cold, ...