I thought measles was a mild illness, why the alarm now? Measles is a severe disease, causing high fever and a flu-like illness with inflamed eyes, cough, congestion and a characteristic rash that is more severe than the usual rash that accompanies other viral infections. The infection can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia and …
“A, B, C, D, E, F, G….” Humming or singing aloud the ABC song in our collective heads helped most of us remember our alphabet as young children. But did you know that even as an adult, there’s a good reason to sing (or hum) the ABCs? No joke, the ABCs are a metric for …
Shots. Just the sound of the word might bring up memories of dreaded doctor visits from your childhood. But the truth is that vaccines are a crucial part of primary care to keep you well. Here’s everything you need to know about vaccines. How do vaccines work? The best way to look at how vaccines …