COVID-19

Should I Consider Getting a Flu Shot This Season?

Are you wondering if you should get a Seasonal Flu shot this year? With so much discussion around the different variants of COVID-19, many people are asking MD Now if they should bother with a flu shot this year. Since both viruses spread through airborne exposure and can lead to serious illness or even death, in some cases, we believe getting a flu shot is always a good idea. Yearly Protection: How Do Flu… Read More

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Flu Symptoms vs COVID-19: How to Spot the Difference

The rise and spread of the delta variant have made this summer challenging for us all. Health experts are bracing for the worst as we approach the cold winter months. Delta variant symptoms can align with flu symptoms. Learning how to recognize the differences between these illnesses will go a long way toward managing the pandemic. Flu Symptoms vs Covid: What Should You Be Looking For? The two contagious… Read More

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How to Stay Safe Returning to School: Avoiding Flu, COVID-19, and More

With students heading back to school this fall, staying safe is on everyone’s mind given the COVID-19 challenges and concerns. This fall also starts another season of flu, strep throat, mono, pneumonia, and other common illnesses that further add to the health challenges we must face. The following health tips for going back to school may help set your mind at ease. Going Back to School Safety Tips for Common… Read More

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The Benefits of COVID-19 Quantitative Antibody Testing

We have reached a critical stage in the battle against COVID-19 and, as vaccination efforts continue, new virus variants emerge. This has us all wondering if we are sufficiently protected from this challenging virus. What if you survived a case of COVID-19 earlier in the pandemic and never knew you had it? How long after we are vaccinated does our body have sufficient antibodies to protect against infection or… Read More

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