Recent Blog Posts

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? Why the Stick Can Make You Feel Ick

From 2010 to 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 9.4 million to 41 million flu illnesses every year. But there is an easy way to protect yourself — the flu shot. Studies show that the severity of the flu is significantly less if you catch the flu but are vaccinated. The CDC says the flu vaccine reduces the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 40% to ...

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...

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Recent Blogs

Why UTIs Can Be More Common in Summer and What Symptoms to Watch For in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach trips, pool days, outdoor sports, vacations, and long hours spent enjoying the warm weather along the North ...

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The Tick Bite Timeline: What to Watch for in the First 24 Hours in Swampscott

Warmer weather in Swampscott means more time spent outdoors. Families head to local parks, beaches, trails, sports fields, and backyard gatherings throughout ...

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Is It Food Poisoning or a Stomach Virus? Summer Symptoms Explained in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach outings, seafood restaurants, family cookouts, vacations, festivals, and outdoor gatherings along the North Shore. While summer activities ...

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