by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Dec 8, 2022 | Other Diseases & Conditions
This winter is expected to be a severe flu season: • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that flu cases are already rising to high levels in the U.S. • Flu virus is headed here from the southern hemisphere. Australia already has a very severe...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 11, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that we may need to continue social distancing and hand washing for years to come. The significant reduction in non-COVID-19 respiratory infections this year could decrease the number of people who are...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 2, 2020 | Other Diseases & Conditions
A review of 4,103 patients found that obesity and its resultant inflammation, heart disease and diabetes are the most common conditions found in patients requiring hospitalization with COVID-19 (Physician’s Weekly, pre-print, April 14, 2020). Another study of...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 1, 2019 | Other Diseases & Conditions
It takes only one injection each year to help protect you from the flu. The vaccine is very safe. The most common side effect is a sore arm from the injection. Some people may suffer a few hours of fever, muscle pain or chills. You need to get the vaccine each year...
