Spring (and the illnesses associated with it) is here!
March 19th marked the first day of spring. With the longer days and warmer weather, we are all spending time more outdoors - enjoying a picnic, walking or hiking, attending a sporting event, or playing a sport ourselves! However, with the change in weather comes an increased risk for tick and mosquito bites, bee stings, GI illnesses, and allergies. Luckily there are prevention strategies that can be used to decrease the risk that these ailments will affect you and ruin your spring time fun. Seasonal Allergies Spring brings pollen, ragweed, and other allergens. Allergy suffers may develop runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, and/or red, watery eyes. There are several actions you can take to reduce your exposure to allergens, including: Limiting time outdoors Using a HEPA filter inside to filter allergens…






