The Most Common Fall Illnesses to Watch For

September 24, 2019

Each year, families prepare for the fall season by making sure they get flu shots, visiting their nearest medical providing, and making sure everyone is ready for a festive fall season! That is why it is always important to watch for the most common fall seasonal illnesses. Awareness, prevention, and of course follow up medical visits are key to help ensure you don't get sick this fall. However, there are a few types of ...

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How Contagious is the Flu this Year?

September 17, 2019

Flu season is just around the corner which means that patients will want to get an updated flu shot as soon as possible. In recent years the flu virus has been extremely contagious and virulent, increasing in severity since 2016. In any given year, the flu virus (influenza) adapts and changes in order to infect as many possible hosts. A virus can be hard to predict in terms of how impactful it is on the ...

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Benefits of a Flu Shot in September

September 12, 2019

Getting your flu shot in September before flu season begins to peak may be the best healthcare decision you make this year. A little proactive planning on your end can help fight off the flu for the majority of flu season! An early flu shot is one of the most effective ways each to prevent the flu from infecting you and your family during peak flu season. Unfortunately, many patients may skip out on getting ...

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Can I get my flu shot at an urgent care center?

September 10, 2019

Flu season is coming up in the near future, which means that patients will need an updated flu shot as soon as they require care. The influenza virus can impact at least 40 million people in a given year, especially like last flu season where thousands of flu cases lead to hospitalizations. The main consequences of the flu are well-known but other supplemental issues can greatly impact your quality of life. Flu-borne illnesses can lead ...

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Why does my child need a sport physical this fall?

September 6, 2019

Each year, millions of children head back to school during the fall in order to participate in a wide variety of sports, extracurricular activities, and other physical programs. In order to participate, your child will need an updated sport physical. This fall, if your child is likely to play in common fall sports like football, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, or any other type of program they will need to first get their physical. The physical can ...

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Where is the best medical option for a sports physical this fall?

September 4, 2019

A sports and camp physical are essential for ensuring that your child is adequately protected and safe during the school sports season. Without a proper physical, your child will be unable to enroll in recreational programs and are more likely to experience recreation-based injuries. Parents may delay getting their child's physicals for a couple of reasons. These include long waits and delays at their doctor's office, busy schedules, and sometimes budgeting for certain ...

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