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  • A Mother Looks Over a First Aid Kit with Her Daughter on the Kitchen Table.
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    How to Pack a “Go Bag” for the Emergency Room

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    It’s always good to be prepared since accidents and unexpected illnesses can happen at any time. Having an emergency “go bag” can help you be prepared and ready for any scenario. Here’s what you need...

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    8 Things AdventHealth Emergency Room Physicians Wish Parents Knew

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    Our docs weigh in on common injuries, their causes, and measures you can take to keep your children safe.

  • A doctor using a machine to assist in surgery
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    Healing From Hernias Faster with Robotic Surgery

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    Surgeons can use the robotic system to repair a hernia, allowing for smaller incisions, less pain and a faster recovery.

  • A mother at the doctor's office with her daughter.
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    Sick or Injured? Here's Where to Go

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    When an unexpected medical condition crops up, it's easy to panic. Although you never want to think about the worst that can happen, it's always a good idea to know where to go if something happens to...

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    It’s Not Your Imagination — Here’s Why Colder Weather Brings Illness

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    Experts at AdventHealth explain the differences between the main types of winter illnesses and what to do if you suspect one.

  • A woman laying in bed with the flu, water and medicine on her nightstand.
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    Flu Fact or Fiction?

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    Flu season is upon us and there are many rumors circulating about the flu vaccine, including that the vaccine can actually cause this flu. This, and other flu myths, are discussed here.

  • Mother and daughter preparing food.
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    Tropical Storms vs. Hurricanes and How to Best Prepare

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    Whether you expect a tropical storm or a hurricane, you’ll want to prepare the same way. Learn more about the differences between the two storms.

  • Male doctor wearing mask with male patient
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    Don’t Delay Emergency Care When You Have Symptoms

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    Knowing symptoms of a medical emergency is important. Here are some ways you will know that you need to seek ER care right away.

  • An adult man in an orange hoodie, sitting on a bench outside, looking at his phone and hydrating with a bottle of water.
    Lifestyle

    Hydration 101

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    AdventHealth gives tips on the there are varying opinions of how much to hydrate, with what, and how often for sports performance and daily life.