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The HPV vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers.
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 | April 9, 2024

Play It Safe: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are on the Rise

Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise. Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
Health and Wellness | April 1, 2024

What Are Your Symptoms Telling You?

A new online service is now available for Scripps patients to check symptoms and decide whether to treat at home or see their doctor.
A baby lays down before getting temperature taken with a fever thermometer.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

What are Common Causes of Fever in Infants?

Fever in children is usually harmless but still requires special attention. Learn other symptoms to watch for and when to call your doctor.
Health and Wellness | January 9, 2024

How to Avoid Getting Sick at the Doctor’s Office

Avoid catching an illness at the doctor's office. Follow our tips, including hand washing and making appointments during slow hours.
Health and Wellness | December 5, 2023

Should You Go to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?

For immediate and appropriate care, should you head to a walk-in clinic, urgent care or emergency room? Scripps offers direction.
Health and Wellness | November 16, 2022

Tripledemic: What to Know About RSV, COVID and Flu (video/podcast)

Protect yourself this winter from the tripledemic: RSV, COVID and flu. These respiratory viruses are currently going around.
Health and Wellness | October 4, 2022

Flu vs. Coronavirus: What’s the Difference?

COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Learn the similarities and differences. Get vaccinated for both.