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What's Going Around? Is It A Common Cold, Infection, the Flu or Worse?

December 24, 2019

What's Going Around? Most people will catch a cold sooner or later each year. Colds consist of coughing, runny nose, chills, fatigue, body aches and a fever. Some colds are short, but some linger on just enough to make your winter miserable. Colds that hang around too long can develop into much more serious infections, the flu or worse. A combination of these can be life-threatening. Flu People who get the flu usually recover in about 5 to...

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Reasons Kids Are Admitted to the Emergency Room

April 10, 2019

75% of kids' visits to the ER happen after traditional hours. When your child is injured or sick, it’s natural to panic and go straight to the emergency room. The reasons why kids go to the emergency room range far and wide. Head Injuries Whether it is from falling off of their bike or scooter. Children taken to the emergency room are there for trauma-related injuries. Even though wearing adequate head protection can help to...

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