Symptoms & Diagnosis, Preventive Care, mRNA vaccine Courtney Barrett Symptoms & Diagnosis, Preventive Care, mRNA vaccine Courtney Barrett

A Case of Seasonal Influenza: Getting Ahead of The Suspect At Large

Last September, I told you flu season was sneaking up on us. Well, here we are again!

The flu is a repeat offender. It comes back every single fall, and every year it shows up in a slightly different disguise. So appropriate for the month of Halloween, I suppose! But that's what makes it so tricky, and honestly, it's why this year's post isn't just me saying "go get your flu shot" again (although, yes, please go get your flu shot).

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Symptoms & Diagnosis, Women's Health Courtney Barrett Symptoms & Diagnosis, Women's Health Courtney Barrett

The Shifting Baseline: What Perimenopause Actually Feels Like

Have you ever caught yourself asking, "Why am I so tired?" It happens even after a decent night’s sleep.

Maybe your alarm clock has started to feel like a personal attack. You need coffee before you can form a complete sentence. By midafternoon, your energy has disappeared without leaving a forwarding address.

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