By: Michelle Place, CRNP-P Until recently, the Zika virus has been like soccer, of mild interest here in the United States but a huge deal in Brazil. As the virus continues to spread the CDC is starting to pay more attention. Here are the answers to some basic questions about the Zika virus. Where did
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By: Dr. Joseph Mechak and Dr. Emily Atwood A plug for the flu vaccine During the first year of daycare we expect that children contract somewhere between 8 and 12 viral infections. This is partly from them “learning to share” with their daycare classmates but also, in large part, is due to an immature
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By: Joseph Mechak, MD Vaping (also known as Juuling or e-cigs) is a growing concern in the adolescent population. It has been in the news a lot lately due to serious illness and several deaths linked to these devices. We are concerned about the growing popularity of these devices. We think it is important that
Read moreSwimmer’s ear (also called otitis externa vs otitis media an internal ear infection) is an infection in the outer ear canal. It’s often caused by water that remains in the ear after swimming. This water creates a warm, moist environment that harbors bacteria. It often occurs in swimmers…hence the name! Usually swimmers ear symptoms are
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