COVID-19 has changed the way people do almost everything in their daily lives. While some of those changes have been frustrating to deal with, others are providing important services to those in need easier than ever before. Telemedicine has become the norm during the pandemic, but the benefits expand far beyond slowing the spread of the illness. Limiting the Exposure to Illnesses Telemedicine was designed to limit patient and staff exposure to covid-19, but other ...
The flu comes around each year and affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. The flu may not seem serious, but it leads to a high number of hospitalizations and death each year. Taking the flu seriously and protecting yourself is as easy as getting a flu shot. A flu shot is over 80% effective at preventing the flu, but did you know that protecting yourself in 2020 is more important than ever before? Why the ...
There’s no debate that COVID-19 has become the largest health crisis in the US in recent history. With cases still on the rise in many places, testing is a vital tool to slowing the spread and containing the virus. If you think you may be in need of a traditional swab test, you can perform a self-assessment for COVID-19 in the safety of your own home to get a better idea of if COVID-19 ...
After eight months of home quarantine, people are dying to go back to work. However, are you ready to go back?. People have now adapted to staying at home and will need some time to get used to being outside. At the same time, many people are tired of being at home all the time. People want to see the friends they haven’t met in months while businesses want to start operations to get ...
Immunocompromised people with pre-existing and chronic conditions are most prone to dangerous symptoms. The virus causes respiratory illness. For this reason, patients with breathing problems, asthma, and other chronic conditions need to take special care to prevent infection. People who are already suffering from the chronic disease will experience worse COVID-19 symptoms. They might have breathing difficulties, constant fever, multiple body aches, and many other symptoms. When your body is dealing with a chronic disease ...
The most trending topic these days is the coronavirus. Many people still do not have a grasp on what the coronavirus is and despite the many resources out there, information is skewed, which leaves people feeling more confused. A simple fact about the coronavirus is that it can be characterized as a public health crisis and scientists are still learning about how the virus as it continues to do damage. There are many questions about ...
The coronavirus continues to take lives in the U.S and across the globe. It’s a significant threat to public health, which is why it’s crucial to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Everyone should be taking the necessary precautions and following the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health officials to limit exposure and ensure public safety. There are certain coronavirus ...
It’s the season for coughs, colds, the flu, and all types of other unpleasant illnesses. Illness can occur any time of year, but with more time spent indoors in close quarters, the colder weather brings a higher number of cases. One of those common illnesses this time of year is bronchitis. Bronchitis is fairly common in both children and adults, but do you know what symptoms to look out for? Additionally, we want to ...
If you’ve been online, turned on your TV, or listened to the radio since 2020 began you’ve probably heard the word Coronavirus. Information about coronavirus is constantly changing and as the number of cases begin to rise, fear has spread throughout the globe. Instead of letting fear rule your life, it’s important to know the facts about coronavirus and what your individual risks are. What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a type of ...
Winter is often referred to as cold and flu season, but those aren’t the only illnesses that see an increase during the colder weather. Despite what many people think, the cold weather actually isn’t the cause of any of those illnesses, it just contributes to the factors that make them spread! What Causes Bronchitis? Bronchitis is caused by a bacteria or virus entering the body. Acute bronchitis often occurs after you suffer from ...
