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Health and Wellness | October 14, 2024
5 Fun Facts About Boogers
Everybody has dried nasal mucus or nose boogers. A Scripps pediatrician explains what boogers are and what they say about your health.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024
How to Keep the Flu Away
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
Health and Wellness | September 6, 2024
Why Are Sports Physicals So Important?
Through sports physicals, doctors can gauge an athlete's body maturity, measure fitness, detect existing injuries and determine the likelihood of future injury.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024
10 Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips
Prepare your child for a healthy new school year. Go over safety rules, what to do in an emergency, schedule a well-child visit and more.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024
Can a Urinary Tract Infection Go Away on Its Own?
Most urinary tract infections or UTIs require antibiotics, making symptom recognition vital. Learn treatments and prevention tips.
Health and Wellness | July 23, 2024
What Should Parents Know About the HPV Vaccine?
HPV or the human papillomavirus is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the US. Scripps experts discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Health and Wellness | July 17, 2024
Can Stress Cause Rashes?
Skin rashes are common stress symptoms. They often affect people with skin conditions or allergies. Learn about home remedies and more.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2024
When to Choose Virtual Care and How to Prepare
Virtual care connects you with your doctor for routine care from the comfort of your house using online tools, including video visits.
Health and Wellness | May 22, 2024
Celebrating a Century: How Scripps' Founders Shaped San Diego's Health Care
Scripps turns 100 this year. Founded by Ellen Browning Scripps and Mother Mary Michael Cummings, it is now a leading health care system.
Health and Wellness | April 26, 2024
Here for Good for 100 Years
Founded in 1924, Scripps has evolved into a top health care system in the nation, upholding Ms. Ellen Browning Scripps' legacy of caring.