What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Home Tests
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical professional was the only option to administer a COVID-19 test and send it off to a lab. Today, additional testing methods—including COVID-19 home test kits—make testing for the infection easier and more convenient.
COVID-19 and Kids: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ebb and flow across the country, it’s more important than ever for parents to know the facts about the virus. Whether your child is 8 months or 18 years old, he or she is at risk for COVID-19. Kids and COVID-19 can be a dangerous combination, especially if they are […]
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
The first COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for emergency use in the United States in early December 2020 and have been distributed across the country since then. But are those vaccines safe, and when will you be able to get one? We know that you have many questions about how to protect yourself against COVID-19 and […]
Common Reasons to See a Primary Care Doctor
If you’re like many people across the country, you’ve put off going to the doctor this year due to worries about contracting COVID-19. But establishing a regular relationship with a primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best things you can do for your health. Most Common Illnesses in Primary Care In addition to […]
The Flu Shot and COVID-19
Each year, about 20% of Americans get the flu, and this highly contagious respiratory infection typically leads to 225,000 hospitalizations and kills about 20,000 people. While it’s important to get a flu shot even in “normal” times, the COVID-19 global pandemic places a new importance on infection prevention—particularly as flu season overlaps with a surge […]