BRUSH YOUR TEETH TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND SEPSIS

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One in every four hospital acquired infections is pneumonia and pneumonia is the leading cause of sepsis. Germs in your mouth replicate five times in 24 hours. Brushing your teeth regularly can help to prevent pneumonia and sepsis.

What is Sepsis?

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According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, sepsis is the leading cause of death following an infection, but with early detection and proper treatment, deadly consequences can be diminished.

Could You Have Aortic Stenosis?

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Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that occurs with a narrowing of the patient’s aortic valve opening. It primarily happens over time as we age but can also be caused by a birth defect, previous chest radiation, or rheumatic fever.

What is Aortic Stenosis

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Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that occurs with a narrowing of the patient’s aortic valve opening.

Why should I vaccinate my child against COVID?

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I have heard that most cases of COVID in pediatric patients are mild so why should I vaccinate my child against a “mild” illness?

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