A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
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What’s new with the flu in 2024?
Read more: What’s new with the flu in 2024?Every year the influenza (flu) vaccine is updated to better match the viruses that will likely be circulating that…
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Common labs and recommended values for your health
Read more: Common labs and recommended values for your healthThere are 18 common lab tests your primary care provider may request before or after your regular…
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What to do if your child missed vaccinations
Read more: What to do if your child missed vaccinationsOver the last few years, many parents delayed or missed routine appointments to avoid potentially exposing their…
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Back-to-school basics: Sleep, stress and healthy foods
Read more: Back-to-school basics: Sleep, stress and healthy foodsMaking sure your child is back-to-school ready involves more than shopping for school supplies and buying the…
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Back-to-school stress: How to help your child cope
Read more: Back-to-school stress: How to help your child copeIt’s normal to have back-to-school stress. Kids tend to feel nervous about a new schedule, teacher and…
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STI tests: What do you need to know and why?
Read more: STI tests: What do you need to know and why?You have annual physical exams and screenings and never receive a diagnosis for a sexually transmitted infection.…
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Hepatitis C: Multiple generations now at risk
Read more: Hepatitis C: Multiple generations now at riskIt wasn’t too long ago that hepatitis C was a virus that predominantly impacted baby boomers. Millions…
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Cold sores are contagious until fully healed
Read more: Cold sores are contagious until fully healedCold sores are fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV),…
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What is a swing bed? Rules, medical services and more
Read more: What is a swing bed? Rules, medical services and moreIf you are recovering from surgery or a hospital stay, you may be able to transfer to…