Know Your 2022 Flu Season Facts
Flu season is starting, and we would like to share information courtesy of the CDC in order to keep you and your family members safe this season. This fall and winter, the flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 may both be spreading. Vaccination is the best defense against both COVID-19 and the flu. […]
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Why Asthma May Be Worse During Colder Months
You may notice your asthma becomes less easily controlled during the winter months. Here are some explanations why this happens – Air temperature changes The colder temperature along with the air being drier can irritate the airways leading to more mucous production. This can cause bronchial constriction and wheezing. Respiratory illnesses During the winter months, respiratory […]
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Monkeypox: What You Should Know
Monkeypox is a viral disease with symptoms in humans similar to smallpox, including fever and rash. Anyone can get and spread Monkeypox regardless of sexual orientation. Person to person transmission of the virus can be spread by direct contact with lesions, body fluids of an infected person or with virus-contaminated objects, such as bedding or clothing. […]
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Tick Bites: Know How to Protect Yourself
In the northeast we see ticks and tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease, all year round, but during the warmer weather tick bites are more prevalent. It’s important to be aware of how to prevent these bites and what do if one happens. Prevention The first step in prevention is to dress appropriately in tick infested […]
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Important Facts on Hot Tub Rash
Happy Summer! With vacations and summer gatherings starting, we would like to share with you a few safety tips from the CDC: – Do not submerge your head in a hot tub– Remove your swimsuit and shower with soap after after getting out of the water– Wash your swimsuit after using it – Do not get […]
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