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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

recent travel, exposure to infectious diseases, vaccination status, and any ongoing medical conditions or medications. Using these methods can reduce temperature discomfort and minimize complications. Vaccinations are crucial for immunity against diseases like influenza and measles-so get yourself vaccinated.

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

The world of diets and dietary theories is complicated and can be overwhelming. We follow ALL VACCINATION GUIDELINES set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Medicine! blog":{"type":"Static","pageId":"tomo1"},"./medspa-policies":{"type":"Static","pageId":"c8gi2"},"./event-list":{"type":"Static","pageId":"lmi71"},"./general-clean":{"type":"Static","pageId":"u6anc"},".

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The Vital Role of Sports Physicals for Young Athletes

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog, we’ll explore the vital role of sports physicals in preparing your young athletes for a successful and injury-free school year. As your trusted family physicians, we understand the significance of ensuring your child’s health and safety before they dive into the world of school sports and physical activities.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. GPs improve chronic disease management, which prevents complications. GPs improve prevention, which avoids diseases.

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Fall Shots: Shielding Your Family from RSV, COVID-19, and the Flu

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog, East Cary Family Physicians explores the critical importance of fall shots, focusing on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19, and the seasonal flu. Let’s delve into why fall is the perfect time to prioritize these vaccines and understand how they can safeguard your family’s health.

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Going beyond the surface material: A podcast episode on cellulitis

PEMBlog

Complications that you should be aware of include bacteremia, endocarditis, septic arthritis, or osteomyelitis. And so a lot of the previous studies on getting blood cultures were done in the immediate post Haemophilus influenzae B and Prevnar vaccine era. Vaccinate your children, people. I’ll take a comment on the blog.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , we explore pertussis, also known as whooping cough – a disease that remains a public health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2023–24 School Year.

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