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The association between BNT162b2 vaccinations and incidence of immune-mediated comorbidities [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background A large vaccination campaign was initiated worldwide in December 2020 in order to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 and severe Covid-19 disease. However, long-term adverse effects of vaccination remain unclear. As a reference, a secondary cohort compared individuals infected with Sars-CoV-2 versus uninfected individuals.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Some older people are really eager to be vaccinated. Kennedy Jr.,

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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

Rao Doctor

One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. Infrared thermometers, which measure temperature from the forehead or ear, are also prevalent in clinical settings. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection.

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Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

Edge Family Medicine

Here’s why early detection matters: More Effective Treatment : Diagnosing diseases early allows for timely intervention, making treatments more effective, less invasive, and often less costly. By identifying health issues in their initial stages, patients can make informed decisions and act promptly.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen a patient and discovered additional diagnoses after they had been to urgent care. Some family doctors work in a residency training program where they may see patients in the hospital, out of the hospital, and deliver babies.

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Autism rates have exploded. Could the definition be partly to blame?

NPR Health - Shots

has spent years spreading doubt about the safety of vaccines and linking them to autism. Part of the reason why may be that autism diagnoses have soared over the last few decades. Could the clinical definition of autism itself be partly to blame? Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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