Category Archives: Patient Education
Healthy International Travel!!!
Traveling outside of the country this year? Remember to plan early and find out about the necessary vaccines and medicines you will need for your travels. Many destinations recommend Hepatitis A and B vaccines. These vaccines are a series of … Continue reading
Should I get the flu shot if I already got sick with the bug this year?
Should I get the flu shot if I already got sick with the bug this year? Yes, for several reasons. First, unless you were tested for the flu virus it’s possible that your symptoms actually stemmed from the common cold, … Continue reading
Our Dwindling Supply of Antibiotics!
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics has been and is a large concern in our medical world. At a recent Infectious Disease conference in Augusta, there was much talk about our dwindling supply of effective antibiotics. The bacteria we are trying … Continue reading