Measles: Just the Facts With the recent outbreak of measles across the United States, there has been a wealth of information published about the measles…and unfortunately some misinformation. What is important for you to know to protect your family…
Want to keep your family healthy? Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations – not just for the kids in your household but also for the adults. “Vaccinations are key to avoiding preventable illnesses,” said Pooja Sheth-Dutt, MD, a family…
Pay closer attention to your children’s cold symptoms this winter, especially if they are very young or immunocompromised. Hospitals are seeing high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children right now. “RSV is a virus people can get…
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. Winter is not a friend to those who suffer from asthma. The dry, cold weather and increase…
Vaccines aren’t just for babies and school-age kids. Adult immunizations offer key protections against seasonal illnesses like flu, RSV or COVID-19, and they potentially reduce your risk of severe illness, hospitalization or flu-related complications. “We are headed into prime flu…
Flu season is here. Luckily, flu vaccination is widely available and it’s a proven way to prevent or lessen the severity of this unpleasant – and potentially dangerous – illness. If you’re not sure what type of flu vaccination you…
Virtual care through two-way video technology is an easily accessible and helpful healthcare tool to make life easier when you or a loved one feel sick. Gone are the days when you felt like you lived at the pediatrician’s office…
Summer is in full swing, but now is the perfect time to schedule school physicals and sports physicals as back-to-school season fast approaches. Pediatrician Kara Shafer, DO, with Memorial Care on Koke Mill, notes the main purpose of a school…
Sometimes the alphabet soup behind a physician’s name can be confusing. What does an MD indicate compared to a DO behind the name of your doctor? The training for MDs and DOs is similar but osteopathic physicians also receive training…
Respiratory illnesses – flu, COVID-19 and RSV – are all on the rise this winter, and it’s important for the very young, old and immune-compromised to be careful about exposure to those who are ill. Fortunately, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations…