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    Coronavirus: How to Stay Safe at Work

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    With the spread of coronavirus, many states have ordered nonessential businesses to close temporarily. But if your job is in an area that’s deemed essential — like health care, postal delivery or...

  • A mother hugs her child.

    What's Going Around | Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

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    Parents of young children beware. A virus you may have never even heard of is having a bit of an upswing lately. AdventHealth Centra Care physicians have diagnosed Hand Food and Mouth Disease (HFMD)...
  • A girl has her throat checked at a doctor's appointment.

    What's Going Around | Increase in Strep Throat

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    The month of February seems to be a busy one for strep throat. Over the past couple weeks, the number of positive strep tests at AdventHealth Centra Care locations have been on the rise.
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    What's Going Around | Hand Hygiene

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    With so many viruses going around, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family. AdventHealth Centra Care's Senior Medical Director, Dr. Tim Hendrix, says that keeping hands clean is...
  • A father and daughter looking out the window of an airplane.

    What's Going Around | Germs and Travel

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    Flying can be a quick and easy way to travel but unfortunately, planes are a top spot for picking up unwanted germs that can lead to the flu and other viruses.
  • A female doctor is seated, listening to a senior woman's heart with a stethoscope.

    What's Going Around | High Blood Pressure

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    February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.
  • Father and Son Cleaning House

    What's Going Around | Cleaning After Flu

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    Flu season is brutal and with some schools closing because of it, it's time to talk about how we prevent the flu from spreading once it's hit your home. What do you disinfect? How to keep it from...
  • A girl has her throat checked at a doctor's appointment.

    What's Going Around | RSV or Flu

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    Is your child miserable with a cough and fever? How do you know if your child is battling influenza virus (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
  • A mom hugs her son at the playground.

    What's Going Around | Kids Influenza

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    Influenza or “flu” is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) that can cause mild to severe illness, and can result in complications that can lead to...