’Tis the season to be sick. From traveling to exotic places on winter vacations to passing the flu bug around school and work, you and your family are at risk for holiday infections. Here’s how to prevent them.
Nov 16th, 2018
’Tis the season to be sick. From traveling to exotic places on winter vacations to passing the flu bug around school and work, you and your family are at risk for holiday infections. Here’s how to prevent them.
There are many preventable travel-related diseases not covered by routine vaccines in the U.S. Find out what you should know about required and recommended foreign travel vaccines.
If you have a chronic skin condition or a weakened immune system, it’s important to take special care when you get a cut or wound. Harmful bacteria can cause a serious skin infection called cellulitis, and it’s important to know the symptoms.
Whether you travel frequently, work with children, or engage in behaviors that increase your risk for contracting hepatitis A or B, it’s important to understand that there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Keep reading to find out more!
If you’re sexually active, especially if you have multiple partners, regular STD testing is essential. Read on to learn when and how often you should be screened for STDs.
Have you heard? There’s a new vaccine to protect you from shingles and its painful rash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines can help you decide if you need the vaccine. Here is what you need to know.
National HIV Testing Day is a good time to think about whether you should be tested for HIV. Early detection and treatment can lead to a longer, healthier life for people with HIV.
An innocent frolic outdoors can pose a serious hazard in Virginia and other high-risk parts of the United States experiencing a spike in Lyme disease. While it’s primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected deer tick, there are ways to protect you
Congratulations on your decision to seek permanent residency here in the United States. We know the process isn’t easy, but we’re here to help. In this article, we outline what you need to provide to make the process go as smoothly as possible, bringing yo
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