The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that has been reported in various places around the world, including South West Florida. For this reason, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people living in or traveling to southern Florida be aware of the potential dangers of this virus. Mosquito-borne illnesses are always a bigger concern in warmer...
No matter how many vitamins you take and how healthy you try to be, the seasonal flu can creep up on you at any time. This is because the flu virus spreads so easily from person to person. In addition to taking the flu shot, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has some recommendations on how to prevent getting the flu and how to guard against spreading it to...
Sometimes people will use the terms cold and flu interchangeably, but there are specific differences between the two. influenza, happens seasonally and can make many people very sick. The elderly, young children, and anyone with a compromised immune system are at risk. The common cold, however, can make you feel pretty bad, but is mild compared to the flu. Influenza happens...
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