We have experienced our first full-on global pandemic, so people are prone to panic or to pass along false information when a new infectious disease pops up. Let’s not panic about monkeypox but make sure we are informed.The world is currently experiencing the largest outbreak of the disease known as monkeypox outside of the countries where […]
For many people, taking medication is a regular part of their daily routines and essential for staying healthy. According to the CDD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), nearly 49% of Americans used at least one prescription drug during 30 days. In the USA and Canada, for adults ages 40 to 79, roughly 70% take at least […]
I Already Had My Shingles Series. Do I Need A Booster?
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful and often debilitating condition affecting many individuals each year. The disease is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. As we age, our immune system weakens, making us more susceptible to shingles According to the Public Health Agency of […]