Primary Care
Learn about how to keep yourself and your family healthy from doctors at Duke, who are nationally recognized experts on many health topics.
Sports Physicals for Teen Athletes
Does your child need a sports physical? If they plan to work out with their high school team this fall, participate in a fall sport, or try out for a sport any ...
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Doctor?
Adults can choose a family medicine doctor or an internal medicine doctor as their primary care physician. Read this Q&A to help you decide what’s best for you ...
Why Knowing Your Family’s Health Past Benefits Your Future
Knowing your family’s health history is one of the most important ways to maintain your health. It can be some of the best information doctors have to understa ...
Temporada de la Gripe Durante una Pandemia: Por Qué Necesita una Vacuna Contra la Gripe
Read in English La temporada de gripe empieza con fuerza en octubre y es importante ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe, para estar protegidos mientras el COV ...
Dispelling Myths About the Flu Vaccine
A COVID-19 continues to spread through our communities, Duke Health experts are warning of a dual threat to Americans as flu season begins. This fall presents ...
Flu Season During a Pandemic: Why You Need a Flu Vaccine
Ver en español Flu season starts in earnest in October, and it’s important to get a flu vaccine so you’re protected while COVID-19 continues to spread. Your ...
Shot Facts: HPV Vaccine
A Duke expert answers parents’ most common questions about the HPV vaccine.
HPV Vaccine: Know the Myths and the Facts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends girls and boys ages 11 and 12 receive a vaccine to protect them against human papillomavirus (H ...
Dive Deeper into Your Health with Duke's Integrative Medicine Consultation
If you’re looking for a more holistic approach to your overall health, or you are struggling with a chronic medical condition, a consultation with a Duke Integ ...
Don't Press Pause on Your Child's Health Care
If your child’s recent appointment was cancelled because of COVID-19, it’s time to reschedule without delay. Missing immunizations, screenings, or delaying car ...
How to Fight the Flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February. Do you know how ...
Is it a Bacterial Infection or Virus?
Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, while viral infections are caused by viruses. That's the easy part. Differentiating between the two requires medic ...