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Healthcare Management

Take charge of your healthcare by making sure you know how to work with your doctor and insurance companies on…
COVID-19 Boosters

If you've received the full COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, 2 doses of Moderna or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson), you may be wondering whether you need or should get a booster shot. The answer is yes. The Centers
COVID Vaccines for Younger Children: What Parents Need to Know

In October 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. Pfizer-BioNTech is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in this age group. The
COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 to 15

Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick…
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions for the new COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the United States.
Know the Facts About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

It can be hard to know what’s true about COVID-19. You may hear conflicting reports from different sources. Here are…
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and…
Your Health Resources

familydoctor.org health resources include a medical dictionary, Body Mass Index calculator, symptom checker tool, immunization schedules for all ages, nutrient…
Family Health

Learn to make healthy lifestyle choices for you and your family with information for every stage of life.
Diseases and Conditions

Find doctor-approved information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common diseases and conditions.
Prevention and Wellness

Learn to make healthy lifestyle choices for you and your family with information on nutrition, exercise, occupational health and preventive…
Drugs, Procedures & Devices

Get the facts on common over-the-counter and prescription medicines, potential drug reactions, food-drug interactions and medical procedures and devices.
Symptom Checker

Our trusted Symptom Checker is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. Find a possible diagnosis by choosing…
Healthy Food Choices

It can be difficult to navigate your way through the maze of food choices available today. Sometimes even the food…
Weight Loss and Diet Plans

Looking for the best way to lose weight and don’t know where to start? Having trouble figuring out what all…
Nutrients and Nutritional Info

In order to maintain a healthy diet, it’s important to be able to understand the nutritional information of the foods…
Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

Sugar can be the bane of otherwise healthy diet. We can help you understand how sugar affects the body, what…