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Colorado requires students attending child care and schools to have vaccinations against certain diseases. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀? 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 ✅ Hepatitis B ✅ Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTap) ✅ Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib) ✅ Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) ✅ Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) ✅ Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) ✅ Varicella (chicken pox) 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞-𝟭𝟮 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲. ✅ Hepatitis B ✅ Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTap) ✅ Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) ✅ Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) ✅ Varicella (chicken pox) ✅ Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱? 👉 COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all school-aged children. 👉 Influenza Vaccine Influenza vaccines are recommended for everyone six months or older. The flu shot offers protection against illness for school children. 👉 HPV Vaccine The HPV vaccine helps prevent human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical and other types of cancer. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀? It’s normal for kids to be afraid of needles. We will do everything possible to ensure your child feels comfortable during their visit. Our healthcare team has training on how to calm fears and answer questions. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Most side effects from childhood vaccines are mild and go away within 24 hours. These symptoms usually last less than one day. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #castlerock #health #urgentcare #immunization

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or use the insulin it creates the way it should. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 👉 Type 1 Diabetes Typically referred to as juvenile-onsite diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 1 usually occurs due to an autoimmune or genetic factor. 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? For Type 2 diabetes, the risk factors are easier to identify. Individuals with the following risk factors have a higher occurrence of Type 2 diabetes. ✅ Older age ✅ Obesity ✅ Family history of diabetes ✅ History of gestational diabetes ✅ Sedentary lifestyle ✅ Race or ethnicity 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? In these cases, the patient’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetic. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 Type 1 symptoms usually develop quickly and occur during childhood or adolescence. 👉 Type 1 Symptoms ✅ Nausea ✅ Vomiting ✅ Stomach Pains 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms ✅ Type 2 Symptoms ✅ Increased Thirst ✅ Frequent Urination ✅ Increased Hunger ✅ Unexplained Weight Loss ✅ Increased Tiredness ✅ Blurred Vision ✅ Frequent Infections 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 To diagnose diabetes, healthcare providers use fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and glucose tolerance tests. 👉 Insulin is used to treat Type 1 diabetes. 👉 For Type 2 diabetes, changes in diet and exercise can greatly impact diabetes. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 Learn More: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com/medical-services-castle-rock/diabetes/ #castlerock #health #urgentcare #diabetes #diabetestreatment

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or use the insulin it creates the way it should. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 👉 Type 1 Diabetes Typically referred to as juvenile-onsite diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 1 usually occurs due to an autoimmune or genetic factor. 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? For Type 2 diabetes, the risk factors are easier to identify. Individuals with the following risk factors have a higher occurrence of Type 2 diabetes. ✅ Older age ✅ Obesity ✅ Family history of diabetes ✅ History of gestational diabetes ✅ Sedentary lifestyle ✅ Race or ethnicity 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? In these cases, the patient’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetic. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 Type 1 symptoms usually develop quickly and occur during childhood or adolescence. 👉 Type 1 Symptoms ✅ Nausea ✅ Vomiting ✅ Stomach Pains 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms ✅ Type 2 Symptoms ✅ Increased Thirst ✅ Frequent Urination ✅ Increased Hunger ✅ Unexplained Weight Loss ✅ Increased Tiredness ✅ Blurred Vision ✅ Frequent Infections 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 To diagnose diabetes, healthcare providers use fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and glucose tolerance tests. 👉 Insulin is used to treat Type 1 diabetes. 👉 For Type 2 diabetes, changes in diet and exercise can greatly impact diabetes. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 Learn More: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com/medical-services-castle-rock/diabetes/ #castlerock #health #urgentcare #diabetes #diabetestreatment

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆? Some common reasons for an x-ray include: ✅ Broken bones ✅ Dislocated joints ✅ Foreign objects lodged inside the body ✅ Infections such as pneumonia 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆𝘀? Yes! In fact, we can do more than just take x-rays at Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care. We offer diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical issues, including chronic conditions and urgent care. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰? You will likely feel some pressure while the technician takes the images. There might even be a small amount of radiation exposure involved with this procedure. However, most people experience no ill effects from these types of exposures. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆? ✅ Fractures ✅ Lung infections like pneumonia ✅ Heart problems like heart failure and angina pectoris ✅ Kidney stones ✅ Arthritis ✅ Spinal injuries 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care, we understand how frustrating waiting in an ER can be. That’s why we offer scheduled urgent care visits. If you need an x-ray, contact us to schedule an urgent care appointment. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #xrays #castlerock #urgentcare #health