Paragon Family Medicine, PC

05/29/2025

Did you know...

If you have been diagnosed with a permanent disability, you qualify for a free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass!
Click here for more information:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/interagency-access-pass.htm

Seniors (62 and older) can get an annual pass for $20, or a lifetime pass for $80.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm -passes

The Access Pass is part of the America the Beautiful— the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and is available free for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

04/09/2025

People who visited the Denver Health Emergency Department (777 Bannock St. Pavilion A, Denver, 80204) on April 6 between 10:30am-4:30pm may have been exposed to positive case & should monitor themselves for symptoms. Additional info at https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment/News/2025/DDPHE-Confirms-First-Case-of-Measles-in-Denver

03/29/2025

Need a program to help boost your child/teen's reading and comprehension ability? Check out these classes offered by Regis University for the summer:

Since 1997, Regis University, Division of Education has proudly partnered with the Institute of Reading Development.

03/04/2025

A pediatrician recently started a series of posts that review vaccine-preventable illnesses; most currently practicing physicians in the US have not seen these diseases in real life, but they are sadly becoming more common as public health resources are strained and vaccine misinformation spreads.

Third in this series is Pertussis aka whooping cough. Be sure you listen to the recording of what whooping cough sounds like in a baby, but be aware that older kids and adults with whooping cough often won't have this type of cough.

Note - Dr. Krugman states that there is no current recommendation for repeated TdaP vaccines in adults but the CDC does recommend a booster tetanus shot at least every 10 years, and I have always felt that if we are boostering the tetanus, we might as well booster the whooping cough as well.

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03/04/2025

A pediatrician recently started a series of posts that review vaccine-preventable illnesses; most currently practicing physicians in the US have not seen these diseases in real life, but they are sadly becoming more common as public health resources are strained and vaccine misinformation spreads.

Second in this series on diseases is Hemophilus Influenza B (Hib).

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02/18/2025

A pediatrician recently started a series of posts that review vaccine-preventable illnesses; most currently practicing physicians in the US have not seen these diseases in real life, but they are sadly becoming more common as public health resources are strained and vaccine misinformation spreads.

This first post is especially timely given the current measles outbreak in Texas, with additional cases now in New Mexico as well.
https://apnews.com/article/measles-texas-new-mexico-mmr-outbreak-vaccines-408371700e3ab548777bf0354e586549

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09/17/2024

It's that time of year again! As fall sports get into full swing, the below link reminds us of the symptoms and management of concussions.

With high school sports in full swing, CommonSpirit explains concussion causes, symptoms and treatments for parents.

08/29/2024

Free COVID Tests Available Soon!

The Biden Administration has announced that free COVID-19 tests will once again be available starting in late September. Once available, you will be able to order your free tests by visiting www.covidtests.gov.

According to the Dept. of Health & Human Services website, “The COVID-19 Tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Each household can receive four tests.

📈 With holiday gatherings right around the corner and COVID cases on the rise, it’s always a good idea to have tests on hand.

⚠️ If you test negative and are experiencing symptoms, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a second test performed 48 hours after the first. It recommends three tests for people who have been exposed but don't have symptoms, also 48 hours apart. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9j5j9a

👍🏼 On the flipside if you get a positive test, you can be highly confident that you have COVID-19 (false positives are rare).

📢 Please share this post to spread the word to your friends, families, and communities.

✅ If you have tests at home, check here to find the extended expiration dates before discarding them. https://tinyurl.com/mtcecj9h

Stay safe. Stay well. Stay prepared. Stay Nerdy!

Some previous TNG posts on testing:

Do rapid antigen tests detect the latest COVID-19 variants? https://tinyurl.com/yc7bm9mm

Rapid Antigen Testing: When to Test https://tinyurl.com/mukpb65z

How well do COVID-19 rapid antigen tests work? Is a single antigen test enough? https://tinyurl.com/5fyd86m5

Can rapid antigen tests detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases? https://tinyurl.com/5bsy4796

04/24/2024

Not sure about Denver locations but this looks interesting.

All study-related care will be provided at no cost.