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It's Flu Season! HRHCare Offers Tips On Prevention It's Flu Season! HRHCare Offers Tips On Prevention
It's Flu Season! Hrhcare Offers Tips On Prevention Many of us can remember feeling sick to our stomach at some point. Viral gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu, may have been what we were experiencing. Let’s talk a little about what causes gastroenteritis, and how to prevent it in the first place. Causes and Symptoms You are likely to contract viral gastroenteritis when you eat or drink contaminated food or water, or if you share food or utensils with someone who is already infected. The most common viruses that lead to gastroenteritis include noroviruses, the number one cause of food borne illness worldwide, and rotavir…

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Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad
Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad “The first thing I tell people is to start thinking about potential health issues as soon as you book your flight,” said Dr. Rajiv Narula, MD, travel-medicine expert and internal medicine physician at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “Most people look up restaurants or resorts, and only realize they need vaccinations at the last minute.” Consult a physician four to six weeks before departing; some vaccinations require multiple doses, spaced a few weeks apart. Describe your trip to your doctor -- what you’ll do, where you’ll stay -- and r…

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