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 Is it “just” Heartburn?
One in 10 Americans experiences heartburn at least once a week, and many dismiss the episodes as a mere annoyance, choosing to swallow antacids and get on with their lives. But what they don’t know can hurt them. Left untreated, the condition can lead to Barrett’s Esophagus.
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H1N1 Flu Update: November 20, 2009
 For our patients we have received a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine for adults and children over the age of 3 years, and we will comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations that certain groups receive the H1N1 vaccine first. These target groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. Please contact your physician's office, except if you are pregnant.
If you are pregnant—and have completed your first trimester (13 weeks or more)—and have not been contacted by us, please call (714) 578-8646 for an appointment to get your H1N1 vaccine.
Influenza is thought to be spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Take these actions to stay healthy and to keep those around you healthy:
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. |
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Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. |
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. |
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Stay home if you are sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. |
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Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoid crowds. |
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Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety. |
Please check web site daily for vaccine updates. |
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