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Edward K. Chapnick

Edward K. Chapnick

Edward K. Chapnick, MD is Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Interim Chair of the Department of Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Dr. Chapnick has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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Diseases COVID-19 For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-31-2023

COVID-19 For Dummies gives you great guidance on how to keep yourself and others healthy — from the ins and outs of stopping the virus from spreading, to caring for yourself if you do become infected, and even staying safe at work and other public places. This handy Cheat Sheet contains quick info to help you prevent spreading or catching COVID-19, figure out whether the illness that you have is the flu or COVID-19, and get better when you’re sick.

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Global Health Threats Ebola Myths & Facts For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016

Whenever something big hits the news, you can be sure that both facts and misinformation will be floating around. The Ebola outbreak of 2014 is no different, and it has everyone’s tongues wagging. The problem is that not all of the information that you hear is true, which just adds to the feelings of panic and concern you might already feel. Someone once said that people fear what they don’t know, and that knowledge is power. This is a quick and handy guide to some of the most important facts and information about Ebola.

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