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Cold and Flu Prevention We know it is warm and it does not feel like cold and flu season, but we are in cold and flu season. In this article, we wanted to help you distinguish between the common cold and the flu and how to prevent transmission. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar...

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October means pumpkins (and yes, pumpkin spice), changing leaves and Halloween. As you plan your costume, map out your route, and RSVP for your Halloween parties, here are some tips for trick or treat safety. Healthy Halloween tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For Kids & Adults Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. Hold...

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We know we have said it before, but if you can, get your flu shot. Here is a short list of reasons for getting the flu shot: You can pass the flu even if you are not showing symptoms. From HuffPost.com Some people cannot get the vaccination (children who are too young, people with certain diseases, and so on). It is up to us to help create “herd immunity” and reduce the number of people susceptible to the flu and...

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Cold and Flu season is just around the corner. Fortunately, so is UNI Urgent Care. Stop by today and get your flu shots. Why get a flu shot? Flu shots help the body produce antibodies to fight of many prominent strains of the influenza virus. It also helps prevent the spread of the flu by minimizing the number of people who are vulnerable to the virus. Most people can get the flu shot. From the CDC, “Flu shots are approved...

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While fall can mean back to work and back to school for many people, it is also the start of fall travel season and the need for travel immunizations. Perhaps you are heading to Paris to take in the fall colors. Or, maybe you are planning a tropical vacation after monsoon season ends. Now is the time to double check what immunizations you need to secure before vacationing. Start by visiting travel information sites like https://www.vaccines.gov/travel/index.html or https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel to learn...

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School is starting again, and that means one thing...GERMS!!! We have a few tips for parents to help keep kids healthy (and here you thought they were the only ones who get to learn!) #1 Wash Your Hands. Wash your hands before and after using the restroom. Before eating food. And any time they come into contact with someone who has a cold or a flu. Instilling this healthy habit at home will encourage them to use it at school...

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