Traveling is allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but extra precautions to stay safe are advised. If you are traveling, especially to another country, consider COVID testing for travel. COVID Testing for Travel Some airlines and countries require testing for travel....
The flu season is upon us and now more than ever it is important to do our best to stay healthy. Sometimes, though, our best efforts are not enough and we get sick. If you or your family come down with the flu, should you venture out and get care? With so many...
With flu season approaching, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are strep, flu, or COVID. What are the differences and similarities between strep throat, the flu, and COVID-19? Flu or COVID: How Can You Tell? The flu and COVID-19 are respiratory viruses. The main...
Do you know the difference between the emergency room and an urgent care? Do you know where to go when you are in need of medical care? In general the emergency room should be visited if the problem is life threatening. Urgent cares, like Advanced Urgent Care &...
Soaking in the sun's rays not only lifts the spirit, lightens the mood, and gives your body a good dose of vitamin D, but it can also have damaging effects on the skin. Wearing sunscreen helps protect your skin from damaging UV rays and can ultimately help prevent...
With the spread of COVID-19, we’ve found a lot of people are coming to our clinics mistaking symptoms of seasonal allergies for those of COVID-19. Are Your Symptoms Consistent with COVID or Seasonal Allergies? The more common and sometimes severe symptoms of COVID-19...
Do you tend to suddenly develop cold-like symptoms at the same time every year? This may not be a cold, but instead, seasonal allergies. Although colds and seasonal allergies share a few similar symptoms, like a stuffy, runny nose, they are also very different. Other...
A migraine, or migraine headache, can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. If you've ever experienced a migraine, you know the pain...
While slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common wintertime injuries, another injury that is quite common is frostbite and frostnip. What is Frostbite? What Does Frostbite Look Like? Frostbite is a skin injury that is caused when the skin and underlying...