Education - Sensenbrenner Primary Care

Preventative Health Services

September 5, 2019

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. Learn more about US Preventative Services Task Force Most health plans must cover a set of preventive services — like shots and screening tests — at no cost to you. This includes plans available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Learn more about Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act ...

Pollen & Allergies

June 5, 2019

Education

Pollen is a common allergen that causes hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Although some patients are only affected seasonally, others are symptomatic year-round. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itching, headache, etc. Generally speaking, an allergy occurs when your body’s immune system overreacts to particles in the environment like pollen. Your immune system fights these allergens by producing antibodies that release chemicals. One major chemical that your body releases are histamine. Histamine causes the inflammatory response of an allergic reaction. Throughout the year, grasses, trees, and weeds produce small pollen grains. Pollen is carried by the wind and often remains airborne. So, on windy, dry, and hot days, the increased movement and distribution of pollen can result in heightened allergy symptoms. Pollen exposure can be limited by keeping your windows closed,...

The Facts About Immunizations

June 5, 2019

Education

Immunizations are not just for small children. At Sensenbrenner Primary Care, we treat and vaccinate patients who are 13 years old and above. Immunizations are important for preventing diseases that could lead to serious health concerns. We aim to educate and inform patients about which vaccinations are necessarily based on age, health history, etc. For adults, we recommend the following vaccinations based on recommendations published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): An influenza vaccine every fall (or winter) to protect yourself and those around you from the flu. The CDC estimates that there were between 36,400 and 61,200 flu-related deaths last year, so it’s important to receive your flu shot.The Tdap vaccine if you did not receive it as an adolescent. It protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis....

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