It has been over two years since the emergence of COVID-19 and questions have emerged such as, “Can babies get COVID?” Children, like adults, can contract this disease and it is always a good idea to be prepared and know what to expect. Most children who get sick with...
In a perfect world, if your child were to get sick with a common cold or something worse, you would simply bring your child to their pediatrician. However, if you do not have a primary care physician established, or your child’s doctor does not have an appointment...
Health experts are already seeing an increase in cases of RSV and the flu this sick season. Add in COVID and you have the potential for what health officials are coining the "tripledemic." According to The New York Times, the tripledemic is the emergence of these...
A telehealth visit is a great way to be seen by one of our medical providers without physically going into one of our clinics. At Advanced Urgent Care, we provide telehealth visits for multiple acute illnesses! We accept most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare...
Strep throat is a common illness seen among children attending school and daycare, so with children heading back to school and going to daycare, it’s important to know if the sore throat they are experiencing is actually strep. According to the CDC, 3 in 10 children...
With public schools returning to in-person learning, this also means the return of school sports! If your athlete needs a sports physical to get back in the game, Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine has you covered with a $35 walk-in sports physical....
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 &...