What's Going Around: Coronavirus OverreactionsThis morning—concerns about the coronavirus are spreading faster than the virus itself. And it's creating shortages of things like face masks and cleaning products—many ...
What's Going Around: Illnesses Around Northeast FloridaNow it's time to take a look at the illnesses going around Northeast Florida and how you can avoid catching them! News4Jax's Emily Boyer spoke with several doctors around...
Flu, strep, and ear infections in What’s Going Around In this week's What's Going Around, flu continues to top the lists at local care spots.
Teach kids to cough like ‘Dracula' to stop spread of germsAs little ones are gearing up for trick-or-treating, it's also the time of year when seasonal viruses are heading door-to-door.
Planning for flu season starts nowEven though cold and flu season may seem far away, now is the time to think about flu vaccines.
What's Going Around: Back-to-school anxietyHeading back to school can be an exciting time but some kids may be more excited than others.
Protect Your Skin: Beyond SunscreenMore people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. the most common form, called melanoma is the leading cause of death amon...
Protect against summer stings and bitesSummer holiday weekends are best spent outdoors enjoying time with family and friends.
Avoid sun poisoning and end the summer safelyEven though summer is coming to an end, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that risk from UV radiation ranges from high to extreme across the country in Aug...
Back-to-school: Keep backpacks light and worn rightSchool may be back in session but many students may still be shopping for a new backpack.
Supplements: Worth It or Worthless?A 2016 survey found that 68 percent of Americans take a dietary supplement, and 78 percent have overall confidence that the supplement provides what is stated on its labe...
Adenovirus causes spike in pink eyeIt's highly contagious, highly uncomfortable, and doctors are seeing a high number of patients with it.
Dont invite food poisoning to your summer picnicNothing says summer like a backyard barbeque and time spent with family and friends especially during a summer holiday.
Health hazards to avoid while you eat, grill, and light up the 4th of JulyAs you’re getting ready to celebrate July 4th, doctors are getting ready for one of the busiest days of the year for emergency calls.
Beware of sea lice on your next trip to the beachPlanning a weekend trip to the beach? So are pesky critters who are out to take a bite out of your fun.
Jellyfish Safety: Forget these mistakes and treat your sting the right wayThere's a safety alert for beach goers in this week's What's Going Around.
Top 4 summer camp-related illnesses to avoidSummer camps bring on the sun and fun... and unfortunately, annoying parasites like lice and ticks.
Crack the code behind that annoying coughIn the middle of the night, when a relentless cough is keeping your child from falling asleep, pay close attention.
Stomach Virus: 3 common mistakes to avoidWhen a nasty stomach bug tears through your family, you'll do anything to make the pain and vomiting stop.
Don't blink away the warning signs of pink eyeBack from Spring Break means back to germy classrooms and the spread of one highly contagious infection.
Think you have allergies? Think again...Spring has sprung and it's open window weather... until you're hit by a sneeze attack.
Dealing with allergies while training for Gate River RunThe Gate River Run is just days away and runners are kicking their training into high gear. But with the influx of pollen and lingering cases of the flu, some are running...
4 things parents should know about bronchiolitisLoving the warm weather but not so much the pollen? You're not alone. Doctors say if the flu doesn't get to you, allergies will.
Flu is widespread in Florida, according to CDCDoctor's visits for flu and flu-like illness continue to rise. Florida is among the 46 states where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread...
Fizzy, flavored water: nothing to smile about?Pop, fizz... can you hear it now? The unmistakable sound of a carbonated beverage being opened. Not soda...but the drink of the day: flavored seltzer.
Lyme Disease expected to explode this summerIt's going to be a big summer for ticks and tick borne diseases. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the CDC has a warning for you!
Beat the heat during the dog days of summerThe unofficial kickoff to summer meant a spike in heat related illness this memorial day weekend.
Asthma problems increase around the first coastEnjoying the beautiful weekend weather came at a cost for some people who were struggling with what's going around.
Reducing the use of opioids with nerve-blockingIf you're scheduled for surgery but worried about post operation pain and taking painkillers, there's good news! Doctors are hoping to reduce the use of opioids with a sa...
Bug bites leading to staph infectionsThe warmer weather and sunny skies should make it more fun than ever to be outdoors. But instead, many kids and adults are dealing with bug bites and staph infections.
Healthy habits for kids begins earlyThe next next time you head to the freezer for some rocky road ice cream or you're about to grab that candy bar, consider the example you might be setting for your childr...
Poison Ivy, stomach bug after spring breakPost spring break blues aren't the only thing kids are fighting this week. Many of them are coming back from vacation with outdoor injuries, poison ivy, and even the flu.
Should you compete in a race when you're sick?Germs can strike at any time, and if you've been coughing and sneezing and sidelined by a cold just days before a big race, you may want to think twice about lacing up th...
St. Johns Co. taking extra measures to fight fluFlu activity nationwide may have decreased slightly this week according to the latest report from the CDC, but it remains at elevated levels.
Increase in flu activity and a nasty stomach bug spreadingBy now you've probably heard just how widespread the flu is this season. However, doctors say that's not the only thing that's spreading this week.
CDC reports "extremely high" flu activityHealth officials from the CDC confirm that flu activity is at "high" to "extremely high" levels in more than a dozen regions around the United States.
Winter weather woesAfter the drop in temperatures over the weekend, doctors say they're seeing it all this week. In fact, they're describing it as the perfect storm for winter illnesses.
Is it a cold or a sinus infection?It’s the time of year when many folks are walking around with a nose that’s either stuffy, runny or all of the above. Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether a cold...
Fungal skin infections causing itchy problemsYou can catch a fungal skin infection almost anywhere--the hot and humid weather doesn't help. While they can be extremely uncomfortable, most can be easily managed with ...
Dealing with Hand, Foot and Mouth DiseaseMany people have heard of hand, foot and mouth disease, but most don’t give it much of a thought until it makes an appearance in their home.
Pink eye, ear infections keeping doctors busySchool's been back in session for a few weeks and there is one particular diagnosis many local doctors have been seeing- pink eye. Pink eye is making its rounds in almost...
Fighting fall allergies at schoolRagweed season peaks around Labor Day in some parts of the country – just as kids are settling back into school.
Ciguatera: Poison on your plate?We’ve all heard the advice to eat more fish for our hearts, but in some cases, what we eat may be hazardous to our health. Ciguatera is a type of fish toxin that most of ...
Excessive viewing comes with behind-the-screen risksBetween Netflix, video games, cell phones and work, Americans spend multiple hours a day looking at screens. If your eyes are feeling strained, or maybe you’re getting co...
