by Family Practice Center | Nov 8, 2021 | Family Medicine, flu, Preventative Medicine
Receiving an annual flu shot can be critical in helping people stay healthy throughout the fall and winter seasons, otherwise known as flu season. While it may not be possible to completely prevent the flu in some cases, being vaccinated against the flu can significantly reduce a person’s chances of catching the flu and getting seriously ill if they do still get infected. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu shots helped prevent...
by Family Practice Center | Sep 8, 2021 | Family Medicine, flu, Preventative Medicine
As the calendar turns to September, it is officially time to put the summer season behind us and get ready for fall. Before the leaves begin to fall and the temperature starts dropping, we at Family Practice Center thought now would be a great time to provide a few simple fall season health tips for our readers. It’s a fact that a series of simple actions and lifestyle adjustments can work wonders for keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy through the autumn...
