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    Is Your Sore Throat Actually Strep?

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    When you’ve got a sore throat, it can be hard to eat, drink and focus until you know why it’s hurting. While viruses are usually to blame, for about 10% of adults — and up to 30% of kids — the culprit...

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    3 Tips to Prepare for Allergy Season

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    Seasonal allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Hay fever caused by pollen exposure affects as many as 60 million Americans every year, and symptoms can make life difficult. Here’s what to know to help...

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    Is Flu Season Over Yet?

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    As flu season continues, it’s not time to let down your guard quite yet. Influenza is unpredictable, so we’re here with some tips to help you continue to keep viruses at bay.

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    5 Winter Illnesses That Aren’t COVID-19

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    Coughs and sniffles can feel as much a part of winter as the chill in the air. Here’s a look at which wintertime illnesses you might encounter this season — and how to get care.

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    Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 Testing Centra Care

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    Here are answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 antigen and PCR testing at Centra Care locations.

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    Flu Season + COVID-19: What to Know This Year

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    With the influenza virus and the virus that causes COVID-19, either is enough to make you feel miserable and risk serious complications — and getting them together could be dangerous.

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    Helping You Fend Off the Flu

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    In October, cooler weather is a breath of fresh air — and the right environment for the flu virus to spread. Flu cases often increase in October and peak between December and February, so now's the...

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    Your Source for COVID-19 Guidance

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    New coronavirus variants and a rising number of COVID-19 cases mean many of us are again paying close attention to the news. We asked our experts for answers on safety and protection measures to take...

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    What to Expect When You Schedule a Coronavirus Test

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    As COVID-19 and its emerging variants continue to spread, AdventHealth is committed to providing you and your family with efficient and effective whole-person care.