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Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Unfortunately, they can also expose you to multiple risks that can lead to illnesses and accidents.Data from GeoSentinel highlights that about 8% of international travelers have become ill to the point of needing...
The devastation hurricane Ian, a category 4 hurricane, caused over the past week and weekend cannot be overstated. As of Monday, the death toll has risen to over 100. Over 2.7 million people lost electric power and as of Monday afternoon more than 600,000 were still...
Last week we reviewed head lice, colds and flu and pinkeye. Today we will look at impetigo. Impetigo Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common skin infection in...
Part 1 As summer winds down, children across the nation are returning to school. Whether in public school or homeschooled they will be exposed to more germs as they interact with their peers. Children aren’t exempt from the annual onslaught of germs. Every year...
Otitis externa, better known as swimmers’ ear, is a common summertime ear infection. This infection is found in the outer ear, the portion of the ear canal that runs from the eardrum to outside the head. Swimmer’s ear is not the same as inner ear infection, which is...
Are you planning a trip but are prone to motion sickness? Motion sickness can make a much-anticipated trip downright miserable. If you or your loved one are prone to motion sickness, there are some strategies and effective medications that can help alleviate the...
As the dog days of summer continue throughout much of the country, with many regions experiencing record or near record heat, it is easy to forget about the dangers that excessive heat can have on the body. I recently had an experience that brought this to light that...
On July 24th, 2022 Dr Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization declared Monkeypox a global health emergency. This declaration was escalated from a public health concern from last month’s meeting after the Monkeypox International Health Regulations...
*Note: Some of the content below is for general medication best practices while other tips are specific to the medication mentioned. As the summer heat wave in most parts of the country rages on, and rolling blackouts threaten...
