COVID-19 Summer Surge 2026: Symptoms, Prevention & When to Get Tested
CDC warns of summer 2026 COVID activity, especially in the South and West. Here’s what variants to watch, when to test, and when to seek treatment.
Top Respiratory Illnesses Spreading in the US Right Now: What You Need to Know
As of June 2026, parainfluenza, HMPV, rhinoviruses, and pertussis are circulating, with COVID watch in the South and West. Here’s the current snapshot.
Tick Bite vs. Spider Bite: How to tell the Difference
Most spider bites aren’t spider bites. Here’s how to tell a real spider bite from a tick bite, and from the skin infections people often confuse with both.
Can Weather Changes Trigger Allergy Symptoms?
Yes. Temperature shifts, humidity, wind, and barometric pressure all influence allergy symptoms. Here’s how, and what to do when weather makes them worse.
What to do Immediately after Finding a Tick on Your Skin
Found a tick? Here’s what to do in the first 10 minutes, the next 24 hours, and over the next 30 days to stay ahead of tick-borne illness.
Why More Patients Prefer Virtual Care for Common Infections
Waiting rooms, copays, and time off work. Here’s why more patients are choosing virtual care for common infections, and when it actually fits.
Fastest Ways to Treat Cellulitis before It Gets Worse
Cellulitis spreads fast. Early antibiotics are the only real fix. Here’s what to do now, when to call a doctor, and when to head straight to the ER.
Tick Bite Symptoms: When You Should See a Doctor
Most tick bites cause nothing. A few cause serious illness. Here’s what to watch for after a tick bite, and when it’s time to see a doctor.
Best Food for UTI: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Discover the best foods to eat and avoid during a UTI to support faster recovery from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.
What If Symptoms Don’t Match any Common Condition?
Learn what to do when your symptoms don’t match common conditions and how ChatRx can help from Dr. Tod Stillson at ChatRx.