With the demands we all have on our time, do you really need to take time to see your doctor each year? I would argue that the answer is a definite yes! So how does a simple annual exam keep you healthy? First, your doctor will take a history of your current and past problems. […]
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Tag Archives: vaccine
August 28, 2023
Immunization Awareness Month
August is national immunization awareness month. The CDC recognizes national immunization awareness month specifically in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for all people. Healthy people 2030 focuses on preventing infectious diseases by increasing vaccination rates. There are various vaccines depending on the age group for instance infants and children’s usually get the […]
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July 19, 2022
The Latest on Covid-19 Pandemic in the US as of July 1, 2022
2022 has been a significant year for Covid illness thus far. 2021 proved deadly with spread of the delta variant of Covid. At the start of last winter, new mutations of the virus became more prevalent and were given the name Omicron. December 2021 and January 2022 had high numbers of cases. Fortunately, severity of […]
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August 31, 2021
Letter from Summit Medical Group Board Chairman Concerning COVID-19
We are sharing the letter below with permission from Dr. Nick Thornton, Chairman of the Board of Summit Medical Group, because it contains important information and compelling facts. We want to encourage our patients and their loved ones who are eligible to seriously consider getting vaccinated if you haven’t already. If you have questions about […]
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December 5, 2019
Whooping Cough Vaccine
If you are pregnant or a new baby is coming into your extended family, you have probably heard about the whooping cough vaccine, known as Tdap. This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis). This is very similar to the DaPT vaccine series we give infants, but serves a slightly different purpose for […]
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