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Norovirus is an infection that is not necessarily dangerous but can keep you home for several days. Young children, older adults, and anyone with an underlying disease may experience more complications or symptoms from the virus for a longer period. It’s important to know not only what symptoms to look out for, but also what you can do to prevent contracting norovirus.

A fever is the temporary increase in body temperature in response to a disease or illness. It’s important to remember that a fever is not an illness, but a sign that the immune system is fighting off a bacterial or viral infection. Most of the illnesses that cause a fever aren’t dangerous and treatable at home.

An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear that occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria. Although adults can get ear infections, they are far more common in children, and five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Ear infections are the most common reason children visit the doctor’s office. Otitis media is the scientific name for an ear infection.

Bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. It can also lead to inflammation of the underside of the eyelid. The bacteria that cause pink eye can come from your own skin, your upper respiratory system, or from someone else with pink eye. It is very contagious.

This year’s flu season is one of the worst in recent memory. Federal officials reported last week that this season has already caused the most hospitalizations in nearly a decade. During the week of February 10th, an additional 22 children’s deaths from the flu were reported, bringing the total to at least 84 nationwide. However, the week of February 10th was also the first week of the season in which the number of people seeking care for flu symptoms did not increase, potentially indicating t...

Integrity Urgent Care is excited to announce the opening of our third clinic in Athens, Texas in April! The clinic will be equipped to handle all non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries such as lacerations, possible fractures, burns, allergic reactions, rashes, ear infections and the flu.