Author: Carol Avila, ACNP

  • Yellow Fever Vaccine Contraindications: Who Should Not Get It

    Yellow Fever Vaccine Contraindications: Who Should Not Get It

    The CDC splits people who may not be able to get the yellow fever vaccine into precautions (age 60+, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants 6 to 8 months) and contraindications (egg allergy, immunosuppression, transplant, HIV with low CD4). Here is what each means for your trip.

  • Oral Typhoid Vaccine and GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy): What to Know

    Oral Typhoid Vaccine and GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy): What to Know

    On a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy and need a typhoid vaccine before travel? A GI nurse practitioner explains the oral vs. injectable options and the unknowns.

  • Spirit Airlines & Budget Travel | WILDFLOWER WELLNESS CLINIC

    Spirit Airlines & Budget Travel | WILDFLOWER WELLNESS CLINIC

    By now I’m sure everyone has heard the sad news of Spirit Airlines closing. It is certainly not within my scope of knowledge or specialty to talk about economics, bailouts, and regulations of the airline industry. There are plenty of people who are well versed on those topics. However, I…