August 2021 - Elite Care Family Medicine

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. Caused by four main species of bacteria, Lyme disease can lead to long-term health problems such as arthritis and nervous system issues. Two of the four types of bacteria species are active in the US and are known as Borrelia borgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii. The other two species, Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii are active in Asia and Europe.  People who live in grassy or wooded areas...

Workplace drug testing is a controversial topic. Some believe workplace drug testing is intrusive and an invasion of privacy. Proponents of workplace drug testing see the benefits such as better safety and the ability to help an employee who is heading down the wrong track.  Moving Forward After Your Employee Failed a Drug Test One major issue for those against workplace drug testing is the fact that an employee can lose their job if they fail a drug test. But...

August 11, 2021 marks eight months since the Food and Drug Administration first issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine. EUAs were also issued shortly after the Pfizer vaccine for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s versions. Since the vaccines were first distributed in December 2020, more than 160 million Americans have been inoculated.  However, no vaccines have been approved for permanent distribution. Tweets by acting FDA...