Following the holiday season, everybody wants to get back on track and take better care of themselves. Everyone has many things going on in their lives and getting sick hinders one’s ability to do what one may need to do. Two years into this COVID pandemic, we know we need
As the holidays approach, many people will begin to travel more to visit loved ones. Wintery weather and uncertain travel conditions can create safety hazards everybody should be aware of before planning a trip. Check out these travel tips below for a safe, fun holiday season! Home Safety Before leaving
Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a yearly observance to bring awareness to the importance of vaccinations. Why are vaccines necessary? Vaccines protect you from severe, sometimes even deadly, diseases. Vaccines protect the person receiving the vaccine and help prevent
Here at First Care, we’re doing everything that we can to make sure that our patients feel safe and comfortable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach a full year shaped by lockdowns, quarantining, and social distancing, we know that this continues to be a difficult time for everyone. Our
In previous years, you may have not given a cough or a runny nose a second thought. But with COVID-19 cases still on the rise, you’re likely paying close attention to how you feel. Several viral illnesses share many of the same symptoms, so it is helpful to know how
The COVID-19 and flu viruses share several characteristics, which can often make it difficult to differentiate between the two. Both have a lot of the same symptoms, such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, body aches, and fatigue, to name a few. However, COVID-19 can also result in the symptom of
With the holiday season in full swing now, we can expect to see an increase in the number of people traveling to see friends and family. Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean we can take a break from following guidelines to keep ourselves and others safe during the COVID-19
This year, with the ongoing coronavirus, many parents ask themselves what to expect from this school year. Remote learning? In-person with masks? Maybe a hybrid of both? Whatever your child’s school decides, you and your child must take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy this year. Here are just
The coronavirus pandemic has reached a record amount of cases in the United States, and more and more people are wondering if it will ever end. The best way to end the pandemic is by doing your part by protecting yourself and others. The best way to do this is
Now that it is June, society in America has changed drastically since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Life is returning a little bit to normal, but it is essential to know that this virus is nowhere close to being over. States are re-opening, and it is tempting to go back
