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Health and Wellness | August 17, 2023
4 Tips to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
A Scripps primary care physician recommends four ways to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. Number one is getting vaccinated.
Scripps in the News | January 6, 2023
Scripps MD Offers Advice On Altitude Sickness
Mark Shulauta, MD, a Scripps Clinic family medicine physician offers advice on altitude sickness in a CBS 8 interview.
Health and Wellness | January 4, 2023
Important Reasons to Get the New Shingles Vaccine
The Shingrix vaccine can protect against shingles, a painful condition caused by the virus that causes chicken pox. See who needs it.
October 18, 2022
Scripps Doctor Weighs in on Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
Mark Shalauta, MD, Scripps family medicine physician weighs in on the recent spread of respiratory illnesses among local youths.
Health and Wellness | August 23, 2022
Adult Health: 8 Common Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Learn when to seek medical care for symptoms such as chest pain, numbness or dizziness. They may signal a more serious condition.
Health and Wellness | December 1, 2021
Is It Whooping Cough or a Cold?
Colds and whooping cough begin with similar symptoms, but whooping cough gets worse and is generally treated with antibiotics.
Health and Wellness | August 24, 2021
Myths vs Facts: Dispelling False Excuses Not to Get Vaccinated (video)
Scripps experts debunk false reasons not to get the COVID vaccine. One myth is that the vaccine can't protect against the delta variant. It can.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2021
Myths and Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines (video)
Many remain unvaccinated against COVID due to misinformation about the vaccine's safety. Scripps experts dispel those myths with facts.
Health and Wellness | August 3, 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know (video)
Dr. Mark Shalauta, primary care and vaccine expert, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, who needs it, safety and benefits of vaccination.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2021
How Does the Coronavirus Vaccine Work? (podcast)
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. How does it work? Who needs it? Is it safe? What are the side effects? A Scripps physician explains.