The CDC has recently begun promoting plans for citizens to use to prepare for a widespread coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Medical Membership DC and coronavirus: concierge medicine can be an integral part of that avoiding this illness.
Read MoreThe Shingles Vaccine in DC: How to Avoid this Painful Illness
Caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox, shingles is a viral infection that produces a rash and causes intense pain. A few years ago, a new shingles vaccine in DC became available. Let’s take a look at some of the common questions surrounding shingles and its vaccine.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Now
Recently a new virus (novel-2019 coronavirus) has made headlines and you may be wondering what you need to know about the coronavirus. This coronavirus has infected hundreds of people in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and sadly some have died.
Now that the CDC has confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the US, we hope to answer some your questions and tell you how to better protect yourself.
Read More7 Secrets to Help You Travel More This Year | Travel Clinics Washington DC
In Washington DC, travel clinics see many who travel extensively for business. But did you know that they can also help those who travel for pleasure? Here are our tips for how best to properly prepare for traveling more in 2020. 1. Pare Down & Pack Light Look at cutting unnecessary expenses so that you […]
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak in Washington DC
So far in 2019, nearly 800 cases of measles have been reported. Those numbers account for just 23 states. That’s the highest number in 20 years.
Read MoreGay and Bisexual Health | Protecting Yourself and Your Partner
Just like other men, gay and bisexual men should know how to protect their health. Heart disease and cancer may be the leading cause of death in men, but gay and bisexual men are also more affected by depression, tobacco and alcohol use, as well as higher rates of HIV and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). […]
Read MoreWorld Cup Guide: How to Stay Healthy in Russia
The World Cup is right around the corner, and soccer fans are gearing up for their pilgrimage to Russia.
Read More3 Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
As you travel back home this holiday season, know that this is exactly the time of year when you’re likely to get sick.
Read MoreSurvival Guide to Safe & Healthy Travel This Holiday Season
Every year more and more Americans are traveling internationally — for vacation, business, and volunteerism, and to visit friends and family. This holiday season, whatever your reason for traveling, make sure to check out the information on this page.
Read MoreAlthough Zika Cases Down, the Disease Likely Will Not Vanish
According to The Washington Post, just less than a year after the World Health Organization declared that the Zika virus is no longer a public health emergency, the widespread virus seems to have all but disappeared from public consciousness.
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