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Influenza Vaccine: What Influenza is, How an Influenza Vaccine Works, and More
Influenza often referred to as “the flu,” is a virus that primarily affects the nose, throat, and occasionally the lungs. Depending on which strain a patient contracts, the symptoms may range from mild to severe.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Vaccine Types, How They Work, and More
Due to modern technological advances and past studies linked to gaining immunity over COVID-19, the vaccine was able to be produced at rapid speeds.
COVID Vaccine, Older Adults: Common Questions Answered
With the rapid production and rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, a lot of questions hang that patients want answers to.
Vaccinations: Ingredients, Development, Myths, Regulations, and More
For a vaccine to be licensed and widely approved, it must first go through five testing stages to ensure its safety and efficacy.
What is behavioral health: Behavioral health vs. mental health (symptoms, insurance, and more)
Mental illness impacts millions of American lives; however, many live without knowing that they can receive treatment or care for their conditions.
What is a primary care physician: 5 types of primary care doctors and when to see them
Within the healthcare system, primary care physicians are known to be the healthcare providers that manage and coordinate primary care for their designated group of patients.
13 tips on how to choose a primary care physician (plus 7 types of doctors to know about)
For patients, choosing a new primary care physician presents a number of options to choose from, leading to a variety of steps a patient can take to discover which physician and primary care practice is best for them.
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