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Flu season is back. Every year, millions of people develop painful respiratory illnesses as the fall and winter months approach. Although it seems inevitable that you will get sick this time of year, flu prevention is possible, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the virus. Flu season is back. Every year, millions of people develop painful respiratory illnesses as the fall and winter months approach. Although it seems inevitable that you will get sick this time of year, flu prevention is possible, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the virus. Fever (usually 100.4°F or higher, lasting for several days), often with chills Body aches or muscle aches Headache Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Cough Eye pain Stomach Also, because a virus causes the Flu, antibiotics that are effective against bacteria are useless if you have the Flu. How do you get the Flu? Flu spreads from person to person primarily through ...

COVID-19 tests detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the body. SARS-CoV-2 is a type of coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 infection. Although the infection is primarily a respiratory illness, it can cause a host of nasty digestive problems, headaches, and cold and flu symptoms. Types of COVID-19 Testing. There are three types of COVID-19 tests offered at Urgent Way Clinic: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Antigen tests Antibody tests Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A PCR test, or molecular test, increases the amount of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in your test sample (saliva, nose or throat swab) to detect the virus. The results of the PCR test are very precise and can take between 24 and 72 hours to arrive. UrgentWay also offers COVID-19 PCR testing services both onsite and at home. Our doctor will test the PCR (Polymer Chain Reaction) nasal swab to detect the virus in your sample. Antigen tests. Antigen tests, also called rapid tests, detect molecules on the surface of the vi...

Many coughs get worse at night because the baby's nose and sinuses collect water in the throat and cause irritation while the baby lies in bed. This is only a problem if your child is unable to sleep. Coughing at night can be distressing for children and their parents or caregivers. In general, coughing at night is nothing to worry about, however, and is likely a sign of a virus that will clear up on its own.  Most coughs in young children get better within a few weeks. However, researchers estimate that 5-10% of children have a chronic cough. Postnasal drip cough. Postnasal drip (PND) in children occurs when there is excessive secretion of mucus from the posterior pharynx. This mucus usually exits through the nose or back of the throat and often goes unnoticed. When excess mucus runs down a person's throat, it's called postnasal drip. It is a common trigger for nighttime coughs and sore throats. However, a runny nose is usually not accompanied by a prominent or wheezing co...

Herpes is spread through skin-to-skin contact with infected areas, often during vaginal sex, oral sex, anal sex, and kissing. Herpes causes itchy, painful blisters or sores that come and go. Herpes is an infection caused by a group of viruses called herpes viruses. These viruses can cause disease in humans and animals. There are 100 cases of herpes virus, but Indivior is only 8 months old. Herpes simplex is the most common form of herpes caused by eight viruses. Eight different types of herpes. Herpes simplex virus type 1 Herpes simplex virus type 2 varicella zoster virus Takbir cell virus Epstein-Barr virus Human herpesvirus 6 Human herpesvirus 7 Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is classified into 2 types:  HSV-1  and  HSV-2 . HSV-1  is spread primarily through oral-to-oral contact, causing oral herpes (including symptoms known as cold sores), but it can also cause genital herpes. HSV-2  is primarily spread during sex through g...

Why do new parents need a pediatrician for newborn? This first pediatric examination is an important foundation in your child's health care. The pediatrician caring for your baby will look for signs of jaundice, anemia, and other newborn conditions that could threaten your baby's early development.  The birth of a child is an exciting and at the same time scary time for parents. With so many questions and new experiences, one of the most important decisions a parent can make is to find the right pediatrician to properly examine the child. You need a pediatrician's advice. When you find a pediatrician specializing in newborn care in New York, you get helpful advice and suggestion on how to properly care for your baby. Your pediatrician will help you with everything from breastfeeding to properly maintaining your baby's head and neck. With a professional, you and your partner will be less worried about carrying your baby home. You want soft evolution. Managing a new baby...

  As parents, we want to do everything we can to keep our children safe and healthy. It's hard to imagine that something as small as a food allergy could cause such a big problem for a child, but that's exactly what happens. Learn about common food allergies. The most common food allergy in children. Eggs Fish The milk Peanut Shellfish Soy Wheat Egg. Some Children are born with the natural ability to digest eggs. Their stomachs produce enzymes that break egg proteins into smaller pieces. However, other children do not have this enzyme, so their bodies cannot digest egg proteins properly. Fish. Some children are allergic to fish, because their bodies have mistaken those fish proteins for harmful substances, they can also be allergic to oil, which can cause an inflammatory reaction. Milk. Some children are allergic to cow's milk due to lactose intolerance. This means that their bodies cannot break down lactose, the milk sugar, into two simple sugars, glucos...