Monthly Archives: March 2022

Pertussis. Whooping cough. What you should know…

Pertussis.  Whooping cough.  What you should know… Pertussis is also called whooping cough.  It continues to be a public health concern (with nearly 20 million infections worldwide yearly) despite there being an effective vaccine.  My husband got whooping cough years … Continue reading

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Emergency contraception, an interesting topic….

Are you wondering what form of emergency contraception is the safest and most effective for preventing pregnancy? If a woman has a single episode of unprotected intercourse, she can conceive a child.  Nearly 50% of US pregnancies are unintended.  The … Continue reading

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Treatment of the common cold

The common cold is exactly that…. Very common. There are only a few safe and effective treatments available.  Common cold symptoms: thin nasal drainage, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fatigue, low-grade fever. Treatment: Antibiotics should NOT be used for an … Continue reading

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Do you have a TRUE penicillin allergy?

Do you have a TRUE penicillin allergy? I often hear from patients that they have a penicillin allergy.  Penicillin allergy is the most commonly documented drug allergy in medical records.  Approximately 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy.  HOWEVER, up … Continue reading

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Rural Outreach Medical Clinic (with vaccines!) this Saturday!

Silver Springs Rural Outreach Clinic UNR Med will provide medical services to the Silver Springs community during a Rural Outreach Clinic from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on March 5 at 3595 Hwy 50 Suite 1. What services are offered? Patients can … Continue reading

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