14
Nov
It’s that time of year!
It's the time of year for colds and flus…While colds are unpredictable, flu is a much more preventable disease. The CDC has recommendations for who would benefit most from a flu vaccine:-children up to age 5 -adults older than age 65 -pregnant women -people with und...
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14
Nov
Ear Candles: A Bad Idea
As the summer comes to an end, and kids get back to school, swimming starts to slow. When you notice your ear is feeling plugged or congested, please do not reach for an ear candle! Ear candles theoretically work by forming a vacuum at the end of a partially hollow candle by light...
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14
Nov
Summer time? Watch out for swimmer’s ear!
It's getting hot and the kids are out of school. It’s time for playing and swimming from sun up to sun down. Regardless of whether the swimming is in a pool, lake, or ocean, ear infections are bound to happen. The most common type is called otitis externa, mostly known ...
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