STDs are a topic that comes with a heavy stigma and a surprising lack of knowledge, especially in young people. According to the CDC and recent studies, STD rates are on the rise. For the last few years STD rates have been steadily increasing among all demographics. The most commonly reported cases include gonorrhea, syphilis, …
Seasonal allergies are officially in full swing. While spring means getting to enjoy blooming flowers and budding trees, it can also mean a long list of annoying symptoms for allergy sufferers. Sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes is just the beginning of what you may be going through. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to …
Childhood vaccinations have been a hot topic in recent years. Arguments over the safety and need for vaccines seem to be never-ending, but knowing the facts is vital to having an informed opinion. Not only are childhood vaccines safe, they’re a necessity to protecting the safety of your child and everyone around them. Measles is …
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Pollen is the leading cause of seasonal allergies, commonly known as hay fever. Pollen can be found in flowers, trees, grass, weeds, and any other plant. The tiny particles are carried into the air through the wind and travel from one spot to another. Flowers are the least likely to cause irritation, while grasses, weeds, …
You’ve probably noticed that the amount of urgent care centers and walk-in clinics are on the rise. The sudden increase in popularity of the walk-in clinic is no coincidence though! More and more people have begun to recognize the benefits that can be found in an urgent care instead of an ER. If you’re ready …
As we’ve explained in a few of our last posts, proactive management of a possible sexually transmitted disease (STD) and STD testing are beneficial for many reasons: STDs impact the health different groups of people and genders disproportionately Early STD testing can help catch a disease in its early stages and make treatment more effective …
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Sports injuries happen to a significant number of student athletes every year. The CDC estimates that close to 2.9 million children between 0-19 years of age are treated in the emergency room for sports and recreation-related injuries. Parents with children that play sports should not let statistics prevent them from allowing children to play. Sports …
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Did you know that 1 in 14 adults has some form of asthma and 2 million children alone visit a physician’s office for asthma treatment?. Asthma-related office visits accounted for 6.2 percent of all physician visits in 2015, per the CDC, representing close to 9.6 million people. There are few things more intimidating, scary, stress-inducing …
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As discussed in our previous blog, measles cases are growing in the United States at a record rate. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recorded over 387 cases in the first three months of 2019, which has already eclipsed total cases in 2018. The reasons for measles outbreaks include resurgence in other parts of …
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As we explained in our last blog, measles are spreading across the United States at a rapid pace. In the first three months of 2019, the number of measles cases have already eclipsed (per NBC News) the total number of cases in 2018. One of the states that has been flagged as an area with …
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