Throughout the year, the CDPH tracks respiratory diseases, including the flu. It helps people understand how prevalent the flu is and what other respiratory health conditions are around. In the first week of December, COVID-19, the flu, and RSV were all active in...

Some of the most common injuries are not visible. A sprain or muscle/joint strain may not be obvious. You might have some swelling or maybe a bit of bruising, but that’s not a certainty. Because they’re non-visible injuries, you might feel it’s not important to go to...

We’ve all been there at some point. You wake up and feel off. A few hours later, you can’t stop throwing up into a basket while you're stuck on the toilet. Whether you have a stomach virus or are experiencing food poisoning, it’s never a fun situation. You need to...

By 2020, an estimated 24 million Americans admitted they’d had at least one eye injury at some point in their life. Workplace eye injuries are extremely common and affect almost 20,000 workers per year. These eye injuries may be serious, but many are minor. Even minor...

After a vaccination, soreness and maybe minor swelling at the injection site are common post-vaccination reactions. The reactions you experience depend on the vaccine. Some people experience mild flu-like symptoms after a COVID or flu shot. A shingles vaccination may...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that around 129 million Americans have one or more chronic conditions. Five of the 10 most prevalent chronic health conditions are preventable and/or treatable. More alarming is that 42% of Americans with a...

One in four Americans have some type of skin disease in the U.S. For some, it’s allergic eczema. For others, it can be a challenging skin condition like Rosacea where the cause is difficult to pinpoint, which makes it hard to treat. Skin conditions also include rashes...

Many of us have been there and know the panic and anxiety that follow. Your child is suddenly sick, injured, or simply not him or herself. Whether you need urgent care on a weekend or in the middle of the day and your child’s pediatrician isn’t available, Premium...

The National Council on Aging states that almost 95% of older adults have one chronic health condition and nearly 80% have at least two. The 10 most common are: High blood pressure (60%) High cholesterol (51%) Obesity (42%) Arthritis (35%) Ischemic or coronary heart...

When you need medical care and your regular doctor is closed, urgent care is the best alternative. An ear infection, dog bite, or fall that leads to a sprained wrist isn’t guaranteed to happen during normal hours. You shouldn’t have to wait days until your doctor’s...