First Aid Handbook: Sunburns
You may feel like a sunburn is permanently attached to your list of summer activitiesâfamily vacations, beach days, pool parties, camping trips, grill-outs, and sunburns. Itâs all part of the fun! But did you know that every sunburn can cause serious damage to your skin over the course of your life?
Come Home From Your Vacation Healthy
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? It doesnât matter how restful your time may be, trips can be exhausting. And after using a week of vacation days, who has time to tack on a couple of sick days? Yet, traveling often causes us to get sick. As you plan your summer trips, learn how you and your family can stay well while you travel.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Allergies
ââTis the season to be sneezingâ is the song most Texans will be singing soonâif they arenât already. Allergy season is upon us, and while it is unavoidable for most people, it doesnât have to be miserable. Thatâs right – you donât have to endure the awful symptoms associated with allergies. As you learn more about seasonal allergies, discover the treatment options that are available to help you feel better faster.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Norovirus
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. Itâs important to know not only what symptoms to look out for, but also what you can do to prevent contracting norovirus.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Fevers
A fever is the temporary increase in body temperature in response to a disease or illness. Itâs 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 arenât dangerous and treatable at home.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Ear Infections
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 doctorâs office. Otitis media is the scientific name for an ear infection.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Pink Eye (Bacterial Conjunctivitis)
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.
What You Need to Know as Flu Season Continues
This yearâs 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 childrenâs 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 that this harsh flu season may be levelling off. However, itâs far from over. Hereâs what you need to know as flu season continues.
Integrity Urgent Care Athens, Texas
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.
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that causes lung and airway infections. In adults and older children, it leads to mild, cold-like symptoms. It can be more serious in young children, particularly premature infants or children born with chronic medical problems, such as heart or lung disease. Infections are most common November – April but can occur at any time.