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Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

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October 10, 2024/Infectious Disease

How Contagious Is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets spewed out by those who are infected

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October 8, 2024/Mental Health

Hands Off! How To Stop Touching Your Face

Face-touching is a common habit, but one that can be overcome, like by learning to recognize when you’re doing it and keeping your hands distracted

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October 7, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It OK To Exercise With COVID-19?

You can work out with mild COVID-19, but not in a gym, and listen to your body and don’t overdo it

Hand holding nasal swab, pushing it into at-home COVID/flu test vial on counter in bathroom

Got Flu-Like Symptoms? A New At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test Can Help

This at-home test for COVID-19 and flu can help you figure out what’s causing your symptoms, and how best to treat them

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How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

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June 5, 2024/Infectious Disease

Are You Up to Date on Your COVID-19 Vaccines?

Updated vaccinations are recommended to better protect against the evolving virus

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Summer Sniffles: Winter Isn’t the Only Time You Can Catch a Cold

Enteroviruses are often to blame for summer colds, leading to a runny nose, sore throat and digestive symptoms

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May 30, 2024/Primary Care

Why Do I Keep Getting Sick?

Stress and unhealthy habits can lead to more colds, but taking some precautions may help you stay well

Three sick babies crying amidst toys and baby items
April 18, 2024/Children's Health

How To Keep Your Kids Healthy When They Go to Daycare

You can help strengthen your child’s immune system by focusing on hand washing and staying up-to-date on their vaccines

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Is Fermented Garlic Honey Good for Colds?

On their own, honey can help soothe a sore throat and garlic has immunity-boosting properties, but you don’t need to go the fermented route

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