" Vaccinating your children is one of the simplest ways you can protect them. Getting the vaccine is as easy as a quick trip to the pediatrician’s office and your child will be protected against harmful and potentially deadly diseases. From birth until age 6 there are multiple vaccines your child should receive. There are too many vaccines to cover all at once, but let’s take a look at some of the most notable ...
" The spring and summer bring in nicer weather and more outdoor fun for you and your children. That also means it is time for you to get your child and updated sport and camp physical for any upcoming activities! Sport and camp physicals are necessary for many children to partake in recreational events. Most school districts require parents to get an updated sport physical before playing on school-sanctioned teams. Additionally, a majority of local summer ...
" The summer is coming to a close, which means it is back-to-school and fall sports seasons for a majority of children this autumn. However, before your child can participate in certain sports and the upcoming season they need an updated sports physical. Each year, your child’s school and/or recreational program legally needs a sports physical in order to enroll them in certain activities. Without the physical your child is not able to enroll ...
" Did you know that sports injuries are some of the most common reasons for medical visits among children in middle school and high school? The Centers for Disease Control estimate that nearly 3.2 million children each year are hospitalized from sports injuries annually. In addition, over 750,000 children between the ages of 12-17 are treated in an emergency room (ER) for sports and recreation-related injuries. So what should parents do to protect their ...
" Sometimes, it is not too surprising to find yourself being bothered with seasonal allergies. Many times, people have specific allergies but they do not take the cautionary steps to address a potential allergy. Taking preventive steps is also not enough as patients need to have treatment options as well. AFC Urgent Care Swampscott has outlined a seasonal allergy awareness and prevention guide to help you manage your allergies. As a matter of fact, during springtime ...
" There are numerous recorded cases of the measles in the U.S in 2019, even though that’s not the only country affected. Recent reports documented by the CDC are quite alarming since this year has the second largest number of cases since measles was virtually eradicated in the year 2000. What are the causes in recent measles spikes in the U.S? According to updated public health records, there were high numbers of parents ...
" Businesses both large and small need to ultimately need occupational health and medicine programs to protect their employees. However, creating a new occupational medicine requires some key decision-making from business leaders. In a nutshell, occupational medicine programs are treatment plans designed to help address employees’ work-related injuries or illnesses. A physician requires special training in occupational medicine in order to provide care to employees in these programs. In addition, occupational medicine needs to help evaluate ...
" Chronic diseases are long-lasting medical conditions that inhibit one’s ability or activity either daily or over a longer period of time, explains the CDC. In the U.S a significant number of adults have at least one chronic condition. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that at least one in every four adults has at least one chronic disease. Chronic diseases can be debilitating but are manageable with routine and consistent medical care. Additionally ...
" When it comes to healthcare access and providers, patients now have a variety of options of healthcare whether it be urgent care or a retail clinic. However, patients need to understand that these healthcare facilities may be extremely different in terms of what they offer patients and their ability to deliver comprehensive care. So what are the key differences between retail clinics and urgent care centers? Retail Clinics Retail clinics offer walk-in services for patients ...
" All adults that are sexually active have at least some risks of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Even though some individuals may think they don’t have a disease, it is important to still actively screen for diseases. A good portion of STDs don’t have many signs or symptoms, which means that an STD screening is likely the only way to detect an STD or sexually transmitted infection (STI). The question of when ...
