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                                    • Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

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                                      |Date: September 11, 2024
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                                      Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

                                      Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

                                      By Mike Hori, MD, Medical Director for Valley’s Infectious Disease ClinicWinter respiratory viral infecti ...

                                      By Mike Hori, MD, Medical Director for Valley’s Infectious Disease ClinicWinter respiratory viral infection season will soon be upon us. Many types of viruses can cause a respiratory infection ov ...

                                      September 11, 2024
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                                    • ALERT: Longer Wait Times in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Clinics Due to Increased Respiratory Virus Cases

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                                      |Date: January 10, 2024
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                                      ALERT: Longer Wait Times in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Clinics Due to Increased Respiratory Virus Cases

                                      ALERT: Longer Wait Times in Emergency Department, Urgent Care Clinics Due to Increased Respiratory Virus Cases

                                      Valley Medical Center is experiencing higher than usual numbers of patients at our hospital and clinics d ...

                                      Valley Medical Center is experiencing higher than usual numbers of patients at our hospital and clinics due to respiratory illnesses in our community. This is causing longer wait times in our Emergenc ...

                                      January 10, 2024
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                                    • I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

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                                      |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                      I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                      I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

                                      If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms o ...

                                      If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles, one of the most contagious illnesses now on the upswing. Measles can be serious, esp ...

                                      June 06, 2019
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                                    • Get Vaccinated BEFORE Flu Season Starts

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                                      |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                      Get Vaccinated BEFORE Flu Season Starts

                                      Get a jump on your influenza (flu) protection by getting your vaccine as soon as it becomes available in ...

                                      Get a jump on your influenza (flu) protection by getting your vaccine as soon as it becomes available in the community. By mid-August, early-September you’ll probably start hearing about flu shot avai ...

                                      June 06, 2019
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                                    • Be Smart About Antibiotics

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Be Smart About Antibiotics

                                      Be Smart About Antibiotics

                                      When you have a pesky sore throat or a lingering cold, you may look for a quick fix. Antibiotics may seem ...

                                      When you have a pesky sore throat or a lingering cold, you may look for a quick fix. Antibiotics may seem like a good choice. But according to the latest guidelines on their proper use, for many commo ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Are You Ready for Flu Season?

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                                      |Date: September 28, 2012
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                                      Are You Ready for Flu Season?

                                      Are You Ready for Flu Season?

                                          The CDC recommends you be vaccinated for influenza as soon as flu vaccine becomes available ...

                                          The CDC recommends you be vaccinated for influenza as soon as flu vaccine becomes available. Flu seasons are highly unpredictable and can begin as early as September or October. It takes ...

                                      September 28, 2012
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