Common Childhood Illnesses: What Every Parent Should Know As a parent, it can feel like your child catches every sniffle that goes around. From runny noses to unexpected fevers, childhood illnesses are a normal part of growing up. While most are mild and resolve on their own, knowing what to look for—and when to seek […]
Flu or Allergies? Recognizing the Differences in Symptoms As the season begins to change, many of us will experience sickness. It may be seasonal allergies or the infamous flu that peaks in the winter. These two diagnoses are often confused because they have overlapping symptoms. Understanding the difference between allergies and the flu is crucial […]
Travel medicine is the interception and handling of health for international travelers. Travel medicine workers will do their best to prevent people traveling from getting certain diseases or sicknesses while visiting. This is why some people who travel internationally get a series of vaccinations before they hop on their plane. Here are some reasons why […]
Throughout Texas pollen has started to affect those with allergies as we continue to see COVID-19 spread. Allergy season in Texas usually begins in early March and continues until mid-October. With people spending more time outdoors, they may begin to experience symptoms that are similar to COVID-19 but these symptoms are actually triggered by a […]
The weather is getting nicer and it’s almost time to start breaking out your summer clothes. Like many of us, you may have put some extra weight on during the winter. If this is the case, you might be wondering how you are going to go into this summer with confidence. The Super Slim Shot […]
The Latest Vaccine News from Our COVID Testing Center With all the confusion surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent emergence of widely distributed vaccines, one question in particular has risen to the forefront for many families: when will children be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine? While there is no set date at this […]
COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases caused by viruses. While they have many symptoms in common, such as cough, fever, and body aches, COVID-19 has some unique attributes. The way that COVID-19 is affecting individuals can vary in both symptoms and severity. Continue reading to learn about the similarities and differences between […]
With the flu season quickly approaching, many are wondering if they should still get the flu shot, especially as we are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are wondering if the flu shot will increase the chances of contracting COVID-19, while others are wondering if it will help protect them against it. Both the flu […]
Another flu season is right around the corner. And this year, we’re expecting to face it in the midst of a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. So, what does that mean for you? Should cancer patients and their caregivers skip getting a flu shot this year, or is it more important than ever? Will getting a flu […]
First detected in China in late 2019, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now spread to almost 70 locations internationally, including the United States. As of March 2020, officials in the United States have confirmed approximately 80 cases in 13 states and nine deaths. Take care of your health and help product others by doing the […]