Families like yours are gearing up for the start of another school year. Mental health experts are expecting a surge in kids and teens needing mental health support. The beginning of any school year has long been a tough time for kids. But the pressures…
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There have been over 80 million reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States since the pandemic began.1 Although there aren’t exact numbers, most people have successfully recovered in the weeks following their illness. However, a growing group of people experience lingering effects of COVID-19….
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the new Omicron variant is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and around the world. Omicron is a variant of the original COVID-19 virus. While there is still a lot to uncover about Omicron,…
The holidays tend to take on a life of their own, leaving us with little time to breathe—much less plan—for holiday travels. That makes it easy to overlook the simple steps that can help you and your family stay healthy. Our packing checklist can help…
As we head into our not-so-favorite time of year—flu season—you might be thinking that it could be another mild year for influenza infections. Not so, say the experts,1 who advise everyone to go ahead and get their flu shot. While there was actually a dip in…
You may have heard about the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus—but what is a variant, and what are the most important things to know for your health? Read on to learn more about the Delta variant and how to protect yourself and your family….
Loss has looked different for everyone throughout the pandemic. A lot of us missed out on weddings, birthday parties and graduations. Others lost their jobs because of the lockdown and the way it affected the economy. One of the most impactful losses has been that…
“These kids need love, support, understanding and dependability,” says Dr. Laura Hershorin, pictured above. Dr. Hershorin is a mom to a recent high-school grad and a Teladoc board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience. After a year that was like no other, kids…