Results for "Infectious Disease"

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The Surprising Reasons Flu Shots Matter When You Have Heart Disease
It’s as reliable as back-to-school sales, racks of Halloween costumes in stores and displays of decorations that always seem to crop up before you’re ready...
September 13
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) During Pregnancy: What to Know
If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, it’s important to be screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs, formerly known as sexually...
September 09
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Tips to Avoid a Sore Arm After Your Flu Shot
It’s flu season, so it’s time to head to your health care provider, local pharmacy or urgent care for a flu shot.   Getting a flu shot is a smart move...
September 05
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8 Important Reasons Cancer Patients Need a Flu Shot During Flu Season
Influenza (flu) season is here, and it’s more important than ever to protect yourself, especially if you’re undergoing cancer treatment. Your immune system...
August 28
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Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Good Personal Hygiene Habits
As parents, we all want the best for our children. Teaching good habits early on is important for their success. One of the most important lessons is the...
August 20
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Treat Your Child’s Flu Symptoms at Home
Uh oh! Your little one is running a high fever. It’s influenza season, so could your child have the flu? Or could it possibly be COVID-19 or another cold?  The...
August 05
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How to Choose the Best Medication to Treat Your Cold or Flu
You feel the telltale symptoms of a cold or flu coming on — maybe it’s a cough, runny nose, sneezing and stuffy nose and head. You want to choose the best...
July 29
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Do I Have a Cold or the Flu? How to Tell the Difference
You went to bed feeling a little run-down but chalked it up to a tough week at work. Then hours later, you wake up shivering, feverish, coughing, sneezing...
July 22
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11 Essential Back-to-School Health Tips for a Successful Year
As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your child for a healthy and successful year ahead.  The...
July 08
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Are You Actually Allergic to Penicillin? How to Find Out
If you or your child has had strep throat, an ear infection or a urinary tract infection, there’s a good chance your provider sent you to the pharmacy...
June 02