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  • With the help of her mom, a little girl blows her nose

    Kids and Their Nosebleeds

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    Whether it’s a lot of blood or a small amount, that phrase no doubt conjures up an immediate parental response. And although we’re are right to react quickly, nosebleeds are usually harmless and can...
  • A dad teaches his young daughter how to wash her hands
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    What's Going Around | Insect Bites

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    While some insects are just a nuisance, some can spread viruses that cause disease. Learn how best to treat bug bites in this helpful article.

  • Patient Describing Flu Symptoms

    Sore Throat or Strep Throat?

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    Kids in Central Florida have been generously sharing Strep Throat lately. Centra Care physicians saw nearly a 70 percent increase last week in pediatric patients with Strep. Since bacteria are usually...
  • A woman experiences lower back pain during a run.

    Taking Care of Your Spine

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    Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body for many reasons. You are able to bend and twist because of your spine. Your spinal cord has nerves that send electrical impulses to the...
  • A woman in a grocery store aisle shopping for canned goods.

    What You Need to Know About Probiotics

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    Probiotics are the secret to not just better health and a tougher immune system, but also for healing digestive issues, mental health problems, and neurological conditions. The reason probiotics are...
  • A senior woman massages her foot

    Ditch the Itch: Avoiding Fungal Infections in the Summer

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    Although summer vacation has come to a close and the kids are headed back to class, the summertime weather is still here to stay. With the increased heat and humidity, your risk of developing a fungal...
  • Woman, sitting on the ground wearing a hat and applying sunscreen

    What's Going Around | Contact Dermatitis

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    Talk about uncomfortable! What’s Going Around this week causes itching, oozing and more itching. Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, or inflamed after direct contact...
  • A child at AdventHealth celebrates Christmas in July.

    Centra Care Ugly Sweater Contest 2018 Official Rules

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    Centra Care Ugly Sweater Contest 2018 Official Rules
  • A woman scratches an itchy rash on her arm.

    Rash 101: Common Types of Skin Rashes

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    Skin rashes can signal anything from an allergic reaction to a plant or medication to more serious medical emergencies like meningococcemia or toxic shock syndrome (TSS).