We wanted to give resources and updates on the current status of the Zika virus. For complete up-to-date information about the virus, you can also visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. The Zika virus is known to cause microcephaly and other severe brain defects. From the CDC, “Zika infection during pregnancy can cause fetuses to have a birth defect of the brain called microcephaly. Other problems have been detected among fetuses and infants…
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May 2017
Tips to Staying Healthy While Traveling
Summer is just around the corner and we know what that means… VACATION! Whether you are planning to go on that long awaited cruise or simply taking a plane ride to visit family, we have you covered! Here are some tips on how to stay healthy while traveling! #1 Heading outside the United States? Make sure you have all the necessary shots and vaccines for your trip. Contact us and we can help you get…
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Staying Healthy While Traveling: All About DVT
Summer means travel. Some of us will drive in cars and others will fly in planes. Travel can also mean long periods of sitting still, and for some people, this means an increased risk of developing a DVT (or deep vein thrombosis). From the Mayo Clinic, “DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs.” This is a serious, and potentially fatal…
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