" The common cold is one of the most infectious seasonal illnesses known in the United States and beyond. A common cold is the result of a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract from a rhinovirus, which can lead to well-known symptoms such as couching, sneezing, sniffling, fever, nausea, headaches, and others. Nearly 2-3 adults have at least one cold per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Even more children are likely to ...
" Even though we still have a month before the new year brings in 2020 and a new decade, it could be a good chunk of time to think about New Year’s Resolutions! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to make improvements to your health and wellness, what better time than a new year AND new decade?! This is a great time to start setting your goals for 2020 because you’ll ...
" Urgent care centers are the fastest-growing segment of medical care, growing in several cities. More and more patients find that the quality treatment urgent care centers provide, and the affordable costs are an exceptional alternative to other providers! One of the primary needs that urgent care centers treat are for viruses, especially during the winter months. Let’s take a deeper look at exactly how urgent care treats a patient that comes in with a ...
" Winter is a time when many people face more illness than they do the rest of the year. With the cold and flu going around, slippery sidewalks to fall on, and even potential cooking accidents during the holidays, medical care is sure to be needed at one point or another. If you’re wondering why you should seek medical care at a walk-in clinic instead of an emergency room, you’ve come to the right ...
" Thanksgiving is almost here and that means festive foods of every type. Thanksgiving is a time that we all look forward to each year, but it’s also a time when health tends to be thrown to the wayside. Instead of using this holiday as an excuse to eat poorly, use it as a time to expose your family to how delicious healthy foods can be! Creating Healthy Traditions Thanksgiving comes with many traditional recipes ...
" Running a small business is no easy task and keeping costs low is vital. Offering something extra to your employees, such as a workplace flu clinic, may be something you wouldn’t normally consider because you’re afraid of the cost. It turns out, offering a workplace flu clinic could actually save you money. It may sound too good to be true, but these facts prove that it isn’t! Saving Money for Your Business ...
" Flu season is here and you’ve probably seen plenty of signs and commercials encouraging you to receive your flu shot. Despite all of the advertisements each year, many people still choose not to vaccinate, leaving themselves vulnerable to the flu. Let’s take a closer look at who chooses not to vaccinate and understand why that might be. Why Children Get Vaccinated More Children tend to get vaccinated more for multiple reasons. First, they ...
" The flu season is pretty much kicking off at this moment. As more people stay close together indoors during gatherings, work, and school the flu has a greater chance of spreading from person to person. The best way to protect against the flu virus is with an updated flu vaccine known as a “flu shot.” Without a flu shot, your chances of getting the flu increase significantly and could lead to a variety of uncomfortable ...
" The influenza virus can cause flu-related illnesses and other health consequences for millions of people annually. By protecting yourself against the disease, families can ensure they are vaccinated, hygienic, and less likely to get the disease. A big part of preventing the flu virus is knowing how, and where, the flu virus is likely to spread. Public spaces are the most likely to experience increased flu activity than other places. This is because the flu ...
" Most patients don’t have to worry about flu season for the majority of the year, but when the seasons change and more people are starting to gather indoors, it may mean the start of flu season. When patients aren’t prepared for flu season, it could lead to a variety of consequences including prolonged illness, irritating symptoms, and potentially worsened medical condition. Nearly 40-43 million people each year experience the flu while thousands are ...
