Since the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been hard to distinguish between Covid-19 and certain illnesses with similar symptoms without getting tested. For instance, Strep throat has some similar symptoms to Covid, such as sore throat, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose...
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Is It Flu or Covid-19? Here’s How You Can Know.
It can be difficult to tell the difference between Flu and COVID-19, as they both cause respiratory illness. However, there are some key differences. The flu is caused by the influenza virus, while COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-21. Flu symptoms can include fever,...
New Omicron Strains May Cause a New Covid-19 Surge
Viruses including the Covid-19 virus, tend to mutate in order to evolve and find ways around our immunity. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Viruses constantly change through mutation and sometimes these mutations result in a new...
What are The Benefits of Getting Tested Regularly?
When it comes to Covid-19, there is no one size fits all approach to testing and precautions. The decision of whether or not to get tested should be made on an individual basis, taking into account your own risk factors and exposure levels. However, there are some...
What are some elements that influence the risk of Covid-19 exposure?
There are many factors that can influence exposure risk when it comes to Covid-19. One key element is exposure time. The longer someone is exposed to the virus, the greater their risk of becoming infected. Another important factor is the number of people around you...
What is Monkeypox? How Do You Prevent Getting Infected?
Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is similar to smallpox, but usually less severe. Monkeypox is contagious and can infect humans and animals. The disease gets its name from the fact that it was first found in monkeys in 1958. Monkeypox can be...
What is Direct Primary Care?
What is DPC? Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative alternative payment model improving access to high functioning healthcare with a simple, flat, affordable membership fee. No fee-for-service payments. No third party billing. The...
What is vitamin B12 and what does it do?
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak. Two steps are...