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Vaccines

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:15:06 +0000

The vaccine policy statement of our office is the compilation of a thoughtful exercise by our doctors on the message we want to send our patients regarding the importance of…

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Strep Throat

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:13:22 +0000

Strep throat is caused by the Group A Streptococci bacteria. It is diagnosed by a strep throat culture test at doctor’s office. Symptoms consist of sore throat, fever, headache and…

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Influenza (Flu)

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:11:44 +0000

The flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, trachea and bronchi, and is not treatable with antibiotics. Symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, severe cough and fever as…

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Colds

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:59:59 +0000

Colds are viral infections of the nose and throat, also called upper respiratory infections. Colds are characterized by a fever or sore throat followed by a runny or congested nose.…

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Bronchiolitis/RSV

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:58:21 +0000

Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness in infants and children. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause but several other common winter and early spring viruses can cause…

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