Should I Be Concerned About Bird Flu?
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Chances are, you have heard about how the H5N1 avian flu virus is affecting poultry and other animals in the country. …
Medical Mythbuster: Does a Bull’s-eye Rash Always Occur with Lyme Disease?
Myth: A Bull’s-eye Rash Always Occurs with Lyme Disease By Alwyn Rapose, MD Division of Infectious Diseases This time of year, it’s important to know the common signs and …
Help Keep Babies Safe this Flu Season!
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Transmitting a cold or the flu to babies as well as the elderly can be deadly in some cases. What’s more, …
What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccine
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Measles is a disease that has been making headlines across the nation in recent months. Outbreaks have occurred in 23 states, …
Have You Received Your Flu Shot?
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group The flu can do more than make you sick and miserable. It can cause severe illness and lead …
STDs Are Increasing in the US: How You Can Stay Safe.
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the U.S and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), they …
What to Do If You Get Sick on Vacation
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Reliant Medical Group Division of Infectious Diseases Getting sick after leaving home is a real spoil-sport, especially during a well-earned vacation. Fortunately, falling ill doesn’t …
Planning on Traveling Outside of the Country? Here Are Some Tips for Your Trip
Summer is a popular time for vacations – let the fun begin! As you plan your holidays, here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy your trips to …
Zika Virus Prompts Worldwide Health Concern
A previously little known virus is causing a great deal of concern in many areas of the world. Spread by mosquitoes, the Zika virus infection in a pregnant female …
Measles in the News – Is there Cause for Concern?
You may have heard that there have been some confirmed cases of measles recently in Massachusetts, in the MetroWest area. Understandably, this can be a cause for concern. Although …