March 2017 - Elite Care Family Medicine

With the societal taboo surrounding mental illnesses, it can be hard for anyone to discuss problems they might be having. This only increases for parents with children of any age, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. So how do you discuss growing anxiety with your doctor without feeling uncomfortable, ashamed or disheartened? We have a few answers for you.    Prepare You have already taken the first step. By reading this article, you are preparing to talk to your...

Part of being a parent is worrying for our children, and that’s especially true when fevers spike. Feeling fearful when a fever occurs is a normal reaction, but having a solid understanding of why fevers happen can help diminish those fears. While your first reaction might be to call your child’s doctor, take a moment to assess the situation. A visit to the doctor might not be necessary. In fact, your child could even go to daycare or school depending on the fever he or...

It’s flu season, and if the pile of used tissues on your coworker's desk makes you worried about getting sick, you are not alone. Now is the time to take action to fight against germs that make you and your family sick! Here are some useful guidelines to follow to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs this flu season! Get a flu shot! Getting a flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the strains of...

"Am I still contagious?" For those serious about their jobs, a week spent in the bed recovering from the flu means major catch up work to do. How do you know if you’re ready to go back to work or send the kids back to school after a cold or the flu has interrupted your life? If you’re recovering from the flu, the CDC recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever has broken unless absolutely necessary. It’s important that your fever has gone...

While we’ve had a mild winter, the stress of the season, the constantly changing temperatures, and close contact with other people has still reeked havoc on our immune systems. We’re in the middle of cold and flu season, so here is some basic information on five of the most common “winter” illnesses as well as some tips on how to keep your family healthy. The Common Cold The common cold is a viral infection that can actually be caused by many different...

The flu is always a bummer, but catching it while you’re on vacation is a double bummer. Here are some things you can do to avoid the flu as well as some tips for how to handle it if you’re traveling. Avoid the flu on vacation As they say, one ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The single best protection from the flu is the flu shot. It takes about two weeks after the shot for your body to develop the antibodies that protect you from illness, so...