• What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

    What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. Most individuals experience mild, cold-like symptoms from it. It can lead to more severe respiratory issues in infants, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In young children, RSV can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia, which are serious

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  • Common Sports Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Tips

    Common Sports Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Tips

    Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury

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  • What You Need to Know About the 2024 Flu Season

    What You Need to Know About the 2024 Flu Season

    The flu season is back again. People typically experience stuffy noses, fevers, body aches, and much more during the flu season. In this blog, we are going to dive into many topics about the flu so you can be as informed as possible this season. Knowing how to navigate the flu season is your best

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  • Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria cause it and make it highly contagious. In this blog, we are going to review the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment for Strep Throat. The more you know, the better you can fight against this nasty bug!

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  • Ear Infections: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

    Ear Infections: Types, Symptoms and Treatments

    Ear infections, also known as otitis, occur when the middle ear becomes inflamed, leading to symptoms such as earache, fever, and temporary hearing loss. There are several types of ear infections, including acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear). These infections can be caused by bacteria or viruses and are

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  • Insect Bites and Stings: Symptoms and Treatment

    Insect Bites and Stings: Symptoms and Treatment

    Summer certainly is one of the most fun times of the year. Although, all too common are bites and stings. You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice, and ants and some people react worse to bites and stings than others. We are going to explore what some

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  • Food Poisoning: A Common Summer Ailment

    Food Poisoning: A Common Summer Ailment

    Did You Know? Food Poisoning is a Common Summer Ailment. This happens because some people do not properly clean or take care of their food, allowing it to sit in the summer heat before they consume it.  Summer may not be the first season you associate with feeling unwell. However, the warm months can lead

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  • Sunburn Treatment and Prevention Facts

    Sunburn Treatment and Prevention Facts

    That time of the year again! The Summer season, is the time of sun, heat, and fun. As fun as the Summer season may be, too much sun is never a good thing. Here we explain the common Summer ailment of sunburn. What it is, how to prevent it, and treatments. What Are The Signs

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  • When Does A Cut Require Stitches?

    When Does A Cut Require Stitches?

    Sometimes it’s hard to tell if an open wound needs stitches. Stitches will help the cut heal properly and reduce scarring. If you’re not sure whether a wound requires stitching here are some helpful tips and methods you can use to find out if your open wound is really in need of medical attention. Some

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  • 4 Different Types of Burns and Treatment

    4 Different Types of Burns and Treatment

    When faced with a burn, distinguishing it can be difficult. Burns can range from a minor burn to a serious burn. The first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. There are three burn classifications: first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn. In addition, there are also ice burns. 1st –

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