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Tools and resources for preventing, diagnosing, and treating respiratory illnesses including the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
- See the most common signs and symptoms
- Manage your symptoms from home
- Get care
- Stay up-to-date on your vaccines
- Explore COVID-19 testing options or report a home antigen result
- Health Article description.Hand-washing is more than just running water over your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infections. It helps prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning. It's easy. It doesn't cost much. And it works. When should you wash your hands? Wash your...
- Health Article description.The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan ahead. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several months before you leave so you will have enough time to get the vaccines you need. Also ask your doctor if there are...
- Health Article description.Briefly discusses symptoms and possible causes of abdominal pain, such as peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, appendicitis, and stomach flu. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Health Article description.Corticosteroid medicines—also called steroid medicines—are similar to natural hormones produced in the body that help control many necessary functions, including blood sugar and salt (electrolyte) levels, the body's water balance, and immune system function. These medicines may help provide relief for diseases that...
- Find wellness resources, learn about health issues, get information on drugs and natural medicines, and explore healthy living programs and classes.
- Health Article description.Use this form for any tests your doctor recommends, such as blood tests, urine tests, or X-rays. General questions What is the name of the test? Why do I need this test? What might happen if the test is delayed or not done? How accurate is the test? Are there other tests that are more accurate? How much does the test...
- Health Article description.Offers links to information on health screenings and on reducing risk factors for injury and disease.
- Nari Gopala, Kaiser Permanente’s chief digital officer, answers 3 questions about how we’re giving members better, easier ways to get and manage their care.
- Health Article description.Discusses how to work with your doctor, how to prepare for different types of appointments, and what to do after appointments. Includes questions to ask about recommended tests and treatments.
- Health Article description.Pain can be caused by many things, such as an injury, a surgery, or a health problem like low back pain or cancer. Long-term pain that isn't controlled can make it harder to enjoy life. But there are ways you can learn to manage pain. And managing...
- Explore Kaiser Permanente's coverage for members going to college. Plan ahead to prioritize your well-being while you're away from home.
- People infected with RSV can be contagious for 3 to 8 days. Learn about RSV in adults & children and get the care you need at Kaiser Permanente.
- Health Article description.Includes links to info on back and neck pain. Also includes links to info on drugs used to treat back and neck pain, and guides to help you decide among treatment options.
- Get answers to questions about whether the coronavirus or COVID-19 might impact your pregnancy, labor and delivery, or postnatal care.Get answers to questions about whether the coronavirus or COVID-19 might impact your pregnancy, labor and delivery, or postnatal care.
- Health Article description.Provides links on nosebleeds, rashes, and blisters. Also includes topics addressing more serious first aid emergencies, such as choking rescues and sprained ankles.
- Information to explain preventive care, preventive health screenings, and preventive care services, and why they’re important for your health.
- Health Article description.Genes determine what you inherit from your parents, from blood type and hair color to certain diseases. Changes in genes or chromosomes may cause health problems. We have hundreds of topics to answer your questions about genetic conditions. Maybe...
- Learn how much a doctor visit costs, what preventive versus diagnostic means, and what you may pay for care.
- Health Article description.Has info on hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid tests. Also has links to info on PMS and polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Whether you're preparing to get pregnant or just starting to think about it, Kaiser Permanente is here to help with your pre-pregnancy needs.Whether you're preparing to get pregnant or just starting to think about it, Kaiser Permanente is here to help with your pre-pregnancy needs.
- Health Article description.Provides links to how-to information on special health concerns of seniors. Includes healthy aging, sexuality, hearing loss, osteoporosis, and walking for fitness. Also covers writing an advance directive.
- Kaiser Permanente's prenatal care teams deliver more than 90,000 babies a year. With our team, you'll get great support throughout your pregnancy.Kaiser Permanente's prenatal care teams deliver more than 90,000 babies a year. With our team, you'll get great support throughout your pregnancy.
- Health Article description.Provides links to info on healthy living. Topics discuss healthy weight and weight loss. Discusses balancing how much you eat with how much you exercise. Covers whether your weight increases health risks. Includes info on nutrition.
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- Health Article description.Has info on finger, hand, and wrist problems as well as shoulder injuries. Also has info on osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia with links to low back pain exercises and info on tennis elbow surgery.
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