You’ve probably heard the news: brace yourself for a particularly bad season for respiratory viruses. So, why are public health experts putting us on alert? Pandemic lockdowns and preventive health…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPJanuary 4, 2023
The end of the year is a busy time. On top of that, the seasons are changing (winter officially begins on December 21), which can affect your physical and mental…
Veronica SerranoDecember 3, 2021
Cold and flu season is here. This time of year can be tough for both adults and children, especially now as the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and other viruses are…
Dr. Francis FerryNovember 19, 2021
Like clockwork, flu season is here again, and health officials are urging everyone to get a flu shot. They are hopeful that high vaccination rates will help prevent what is…
Sheila PerlickOctober 27, 2021
Staying up to date on your vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to take care of your health. There’s a lot of focus on the…
Aidan BrownApril 7, 2021
About two years ago, I went from being a practicing physician in a doctor’s office to a Medical Director at Independence Blue Cross. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I felt…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresFebruary 12, 2021
While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) season are already underway. This year, the flu vaccine is especially important…
Dr. Ellen RiccobeneSeptember 23, 2020
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