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What Is Mono and What Are the Symptoms?

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Hixson has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Learn the Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care in Hixson, TN

Summer in Hixson brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy everything the Chattanooga area has to offer. Whether you’re shopping and dining ...

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What Should Families Know About Fireworks Safety?

Summer in Hixson is filled with lake weekends, neighborhood cookouts, and Fourth of July celebrations that bring families together across the Chattanooga ...

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Spring Tick Season: Should You Visit Urgent Care After a Tick Bite?

Spring and summer in Hixson mean spending more time outdoors enjoying the scenic beauty that makes Southeast Tennessee such a special place ...

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