Vaccines
Vaccination is the best line of defense for certain diseases
Medicines
Some medications can help you by lowering your susceptibility to germs For example taking an anti parasitic medicine might protect you from contracting malaria when traveling or living in a high risk area.
Additional Information
Anchor Health Centers Infectious Disease department advises you to seek medical attention if you suspect you have an infection and you have experienced any of the following:
- An animal or human bite
- A cough lasting longer than a week
- A fever of 100.4F (38.0C) or more
- A rash especially if accompanied by a fever
- Swelling
- Discoloration in a limb (finger tips or toes)
Our doctors can perform the necessary diagnostic tests to find out if you are infected and make a decision on how best to treat your problem.