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Taking antibiotics when they’re not needed won’t help you feel better – and they may cause unwelcome side effects. That’s why your urgent care provider only prescribes antibiotics for infections caused by bacteria, such as strep throat, urinary tract infection or Whooping Cough. In addition, antibiotic resistance is one of the top concerns of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), which advises health care providers and health care organizations to prescribe antibiotics only ...

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What does hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) look like? The symptoms can look different for kids and adults. See what the symptoms can be and how to treat them. What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease? HFMD is a common viral illness caused by the enterovirus, most commonly the coxsackievirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the disease primarily affects children under 5, but anyone, including adults, can contract it. It’s typically a mild illness. The disease ...

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