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The Cost of Breathing: How Much is Urban Air?
The Economic Impact of Air Pollution Air pollution has significant economic impacts on cities and countries around the world. One of the main costs of air pollution is in the healthcare sector. Air pollution is linked to a variety of health problems such as asthma, lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. These health problems lead to higher healthcare costs for…
Read More » How Long Does COVID-19 Live on Surfaces?
How Long Can COVID-19 Survive on Different Surfaces? COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. However, it is also possible to contract the virus by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your face, mouth, or nose. The length of time that COVID-19 can survive on surfaces varies depending on the…
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How Long is RSV Contagious?
Understanding RSV and its Transmission Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the respiratory system, especially in children under the age of two. RSV can cause mild to severe respiratory illnesses, such as cold-like symptoms, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. RSV is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva,…
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How Long Does a Smallpox Vaccine Last?
How does the smallpox vaccine work? The smallpox vaccine is made from a virus called vaccinia, which is a relative of the smallpox virus. The vaccine contains live vaccinia virus that has been weakened so that it cannot cause smallpox in a healthy person. When the vaccine is given, the weakened virus enters the body and stimulates the immune system…
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