Welcome to Guilford Medical Associates

Guilford Medical Associates has been a part of the Greensboro medical community for more than 40 years. We have eight physicians, all board certified in internal medicine and some in additional areas of specialization. As physicians and staff at Guilford Medical, our goal is to help you maintain optimum health by providing care which is efficient and comprehensive, yet personalized and caring. Recognizing that you as our patients are our most important asset, we are committed to courteous, confidential and timely service.

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Guilford Medical Associates Newsletter

H1N1 Flu

The H1N1 ("swine") flu is widespread in North Carolina and we are definitely seeing lots of it at GMA. Based on our experience thus far with H1N1, the CDC is recommending vaccination for H1N1 for the following high-risk groups:

  • pregnant women
  • people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
  • healthcare personnel
  • persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years
  • people between the ages of 25 and 64 years who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems

Guilford Medical Associates anticipates that we will begin administering the H1N1 vaccine in mid-October. The vaccine will be very similar to the annual flu vaccine which targets the 3 most common seasonal strains. Since production of the seasonal flu shots began before the initial cases of H1N1, this strain must be covered by a separate vaccination. Given its similarity to the seasonal flu shot, the CDC does not anticipate any new safety concerns with this vaccine. Adverse events will certainly be monitored closely. If you are in the target group for vaccination and would like to get the H1N1 vaccine, call your physician's nurse or medical assistant after October 15.

Download and read more about H1N1 in our latest newsletter on medical news and tips for your health. [Download Volume 2, Issue 1 - PDF document, added October 15, 2009]

Archived Newsletters

Volume 1, Issue 6 - PDF document
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Volume 1, Issue 4 - PDF document
Volume 1, Issue 3 - PDF document
Volume 1, Issue 2 - PDF document
Volume 1, Issue 1 - PDF document

For Your Health

2 New Vaccinations

T-Dap

The other vaccine we are now providing is called the T-Dap Vaccine. There has been a resurgence in whooping cough in the last several years. Therefore, the CDC now recommends that all patients between the ages of 16 and 64 receive a one-time T-Dap vaccine. This vaccine serves as a 10 year tetanus booster. However, it also gives a one-time booster to help prevent whooping cough. It has a similar tolerability profile to a tetanus vaccine.

Zostavax (Shingles Vaccine) returns

We have once again ordered Zostavax for our patients. The vaccine is currently on back order but should arrive by January 2009. We encourage all patients 60 and older to discuss this vaccine with their physician.