𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀? 👉Flu shots have varying levels of effectiveness depending on factors like the specific strain of the virus and individual circumstances such as age and overall health. Its effectiveness can change from year to year due to the ever-changing nature of the influenza virus. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲? ✅The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu by 40-60%. ✅It can help lessen the severity of the illness and lower the chances of hospitalization. ✅These protect against three or four strains of the influenza virus, respectively. ✅It is crucial to get vaccinated each year because new strains of the flu virus circulate annually. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁? 👉It is recommended to get vaccinated before the start of flu season, which usually peaks between December and February. Getting a vaccine later in the season can still provide some benefit as long as there is ongoing circulation of influenza viruses. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁? ✅Pregnant women are often recommended to avoid the flu shot due to concerns about potential risks to the developing fetus. ✅Individuals with severe allergies to any component of the flu vaccine, including egg proteins, are generally advised against getting vaccinated. ✅The flu shot is typically recommended for healthy people aged 6 months and older as a preventive measure against influenza. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noDlvaf5X9M

𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 The overproduction of melanin in the skin, which is primarily caused by sun exposure, hormonal changes, genetics, and aging, is responsible for the development of brown spots on the face. Additionally, genetic factors and age-related changes in the skin can play a role in the formation of brown spots on the face. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ✅Lightening creams ✅Retinoids ✅Cryotherapy ✅Laser treatment ✅Chemical peels ✅IPL treatments 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐃𝐄 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦: 👉A for asymmetry 👉B for irregular borders 👉C for variations in color 👉D for diameter larger than 6mm, 👉E for evolving or changing appearance. Schedule an Urgent Care Appointment at Founders Family Medicine 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d63sGNZetPY

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 👉A sinus infection occurs when the tissue lining of the sinuses become inflamed or infected. 👉During a sinus infection, fluid fills and blocks nasal cavities allowing an infection to form. 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 There are two main types of sinus infections: acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis. 👉Acute Sinusitis With acute sinus infections, the symptoms usually last less than a month. 👉Chronic Sinusitis Chronic sinus infections can last 12 weeks or longer. Also, recurring sinus infections link to chronic sinusitis. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✅Facial Pain ✅Runny Nose ✅Sore Throat ✅Nasal Congestion ✅Postnasal Drip ✅Sinus Pain ✅Headache ✅Fever 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✅To treat the symptoms of a sinus infection, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and rest. ✅Also, decongestants and nasal corticosteroids aid in sinus infection treatment. If you experience pain or fever, over-the-counter pain relievers offer help. Schedule an Urgent Care Appointment at Founders Family Medicine 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsj3PCclpvk

👉𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁? Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. Viruses or symptoms from seasonal allergies cause most sore throats. 👉𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱? Strep throat spreads like other common illnesses that impact the respiratory system. ✅Coughing or sneezing ✅Sharing items that touch the mouth, like water bottles, eating utensils, lip balm and other items ✅Touching a contaminated surface or item and then touching your mouth or nose 👉𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 ✅Fever ✅Pain, especially when swallowing ✅Abrupt start of sore throat ✅White patches or pus on tonsils ✅Swollen or red tonsils ✅Red spots on the roof of the mouth 👉𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭 A simple throat swab test detects strep. The back of the throat is swabbed then the swab is tested for the presence of Group A Strep. 👉𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 ✅Rheumatic fever ✅Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis ✅Sinus infections or ear infections ✅Abscesses on or near the tonsils 👉𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 It’s best to stay home and avoid contact with others until you begin treatment with antibiotics. Keep children home from school, daycare, and other activities. Schedule an Urgent Care Appointment for Strep Throat Treatment 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBcUSSSMhko

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 Founders Family Medicine provides effective obesity treatment for children and adults at our Castle Rock Clinic. We offer in-clinic and telehealth appointments. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com

Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center is committed to promoting your health and wellness. Our objective is to promote health and prevent illness, as well as manage both acute and chronic diseases for you and your family. We are here to help you. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 Founders Family Medicine in Castle Rock provides care for patients with low back pain. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻? Patients with low back pain may experience other symptoms related to the issue causing the pain. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com