Infectious diseases

A man and a woman, both wearing masks, in a health care setting.
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More than a mask

Abdennour Abbas and his team at a textile startup company are creating face masks engineered to kill viruses like COVID-19 as soon as they make contact with the material.

Professor Rebecca Wurtz and a patient receiving a flu shot
Talking with University of Minnesota

Talking seasonal vaccines with University of Minnesota

October is generally considered the beginning of flu season. The CDC recently updated the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for fall and winter 2025-2026. Many families are wondering whether they are eligible for the vaccines, and when they should get them.

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