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Dr. Albert Kim
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Dr. Albert Kim is a family practitioner practicing in Ontario, CA. Dr. Kim specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kim possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Can I catch the flu again after JUST having it?
Only if you both had the same viral strain. We change the flu vaccine every year because we do not know the one that will affect us until about August and that's when we make the READ MORE
Only if you both had the same viral strain. We change the flu vaccine every year because we do not know the one that will affect us until about August and that's when we make the vaccine for that year. You both can have flu but with different strain meaning you can potentially infect each other although severity should be less.
Lost taste and smell?
Although you are fully vaccinated does not mean you'll never have covid. You may have what we call subacute form of covid between the shots. It can still be possible the vaccine READ MORE
Although you are fully vaccinated does not mean you'll never have covid. You may have what we call subacute form of covid between the shots. It can still be possible the vaccine can cause the side effects. With these only time can tell.
I just did a covid home test and it came back positive?
You do not need to have symptoms in order to have tested positive. Think of it as a mild form of having a cold. The test will positive because you have been exposed to the virus. READ MORE
You do not need to have symptoms in order to have tested positive. Think of it as a mild form of having a cold. The test will positive because you have been exposed to the virus. Nothing more. It does tell us how severe or how weak a viral contact is. Because you are positive you must quarantine yourself and avoid exposure to others.
Swollen tonsils and little bumps?
It appears you may have some form of bacterial or viral pharyngitis. Best to go in and get tested for strep and cultures. May require antibiotics.
Diagnosis for these symptoms?
Due to your age and risk factors, I do recommend COVID testing. Latest Omicron variant seems to follow more of flu-like symptoms. Advise you to get the flu vaccine. And use OTC READ MORE
Due to your age and risk factors, I do recommend COVID testing. Latest Omicron variant seems to follow more of flu-like symptoms. Advise you to get the flu vaccine. And use OTC meds for common symptoms.
