Parents know all too well the feelings of dread and frustration when their children get injured or sick, especially when it occurs after doctors’ normal office hours. To be on the side of caution, parents will often seek out emergency care in such cases – but more often than not, it doesn’t actually warrant a
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COVID-19 Testing FAQs
Dubbed by public health experts “the good early warning system,” COVID-19 testing remains one of the most crucial ways to contain and mitigate the spread of the disease—all the more so now, as the Omicron variant threat looms large. Below are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 testing to
Read MoreUrgent Care During the New Normal: What to Expect
Urgent care clinics continually evolve to serve the current needs of their community. A major medical concern for everyone today is the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, so these walk-in clinics have likewise had to adapt – to keep everyone healthy while also keeping everyone safe from the virus, both staff and patients alike. The
Read MoreHow Is the COVID-19 Nasal Swab Test Performed?
If you’re getting a COVID-19 nasal swab test, you’re likely curious about how it’s done, especially if you’ve heard complaints from people who know how they felt their brains were “scraped” during the test. While the procedure involves a little discomfort and resistance, and you may feel a tickle in your throat or the urge
Read MoreTypes of COVID-19 Tests
At this point, you may have already learned to embrace the new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, it is likely that you will still need to get tested at some point. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, you can still contract and spread the disease, and thus, testing, contact tracing, and social distancing
Read MoreTips to Avoid Getting the Flu This Season
While everyone’s attention is focused on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), another recurrent virus is just around the corner that should not be ignored: influenza. The influenza virus (the flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can lead to hospitalization, complications such as pneumonia, or even prove fatal. Flu activity in the U.S. tends to
Read MoreWhy Visit an Urgent Care Facility Instead of the Emergency Room?
The terms “urgent” and “emergency” may seem synonymous, but when it comes to urgent medical care and emergency room (ER) care, there is a major difference. If you are experiencing a true life-threatening medical emergency, you need to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. However, for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, the
Read MoreWhen a Walk-in Clinic Might be a Good Idea
Are you feeling sick but can’t get ahold of your primary care physician or dread the wait times and the astronomical costs associated with ER visits? If your medical situation is non-life-threatening but still needs prompt intervention, your best bet is to go to a walk-in clinic. Outlined below are the specific reasons visiting a
Read MoreUrgent Care Center: What to Expect
If you have never been to an urgent care center, you may be wondering how it differs from a doctor’s office or the emergency room. You will be pleasantly surprised at how efficient, diverse, and effective its services can be. An urgent care center is a facility you visit if you have a non-life-threatening medical
Read MoreWelcome to Our Blog
Welcome to the My Doc Urgent Care Blog Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. My Doc Urgent Care is excited to bring you the latest information about medical research and advancements. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with
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