The Cold, the Flu RSV and COVID-19. Which Is Which?
With winter just around the corner, colds, sniffles and coughs are very common. The presence of COVID-19 and RSV (a common cold-like virus that primarily affects children) will make it…
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Signs You May Have A Kidney Stone And When To Go To The ER
Kidney stones can cause extreme pain. Kidney stones are small pebble-like objects that originate within the kidneys. Although not all kidney stones cause symptoms, if they grow large enough or…
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COVID-19 Booster Shot
On September 24th, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that certain adult populations and those living or working in high risk occupational and institutional settings should receive a…
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COVID-19: What is the Difference Between a Booster Dose or Third Dose Vaccine
It might seem like there is a constant stream of new information about COVID-19 shots, boosters, updated guidance and who is eligible for what. Understandably, this may seem a little…
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COVID-19 Testing for Children
Vaccinations have been crucial in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. However, the presence of the COVID-19 Delta variant and a recent rise in cases means that we still need…
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COVID-19 Update: Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination
On August 20th 2021 the CDC began recommending a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. In light of recent events with the…
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How to Keep Unvaccinated Children Safe at School
As another school year rolls around and children start heading back to class, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a source of concern. The rise of the COVID-19 delta variant and…
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The Coming Cold and Flu Season May Be One of the Worst on Record
With the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19), we had almost forgotten about the more common viruses like the cold virus and flu virus. But these viruses have not disappeared. In fact,…
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Is it the Flu or COVID? How to know the difference?
Experts believe that this year the flu season will be particularly tough. A loosening of COVID-19 restrictions combined with the loss of mask wearing and social distancing means that the…
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