Explore valuable health tips and education to stay informed and healthy with Integrity Urgent Care’s wellness blog.
“Maybe it’s just a bad cold,” you think. You felt fine yesterday, but today your body aches and your energy has vanished. A few hours later, the chills and fever hit. You know that you are sick, but how can you tell if you have the flu, a respiratory infection, or COVID-19? Knowing the difference […]
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Your Family’s Health Game Plan for Back-to-School Season As the school year kicks off, so does the season of sniffles, coughs, and shared germs. While classrooms are filled with learning and laughter, they’re also hotspots for the spread of common illnesses like strep throat, flu, and RSV. The good news? With a proactive approach and
Back-to-School Germs: When to Bring Your Child to Urgent Care (and When to Wait It Out) Read More »
Your child excitedly rushes into art class and grabs the same crayon that five other children have already used in the past hour. They run from art class to lunch, too caught up in the joy of seeing their friends after summer break to remember to wash their hands thoroughly. They wake up the next
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It’s officially back-to-school season. Your child’s backpack is full of sharpened pencils, their calendar is filling up with extracurriculars, and you’re already planning their lunchbox for the week. However, along with the excitement of back-to-school season comes something less welcome: germs. In this blog, we’ll share how to protect your child from back-to-school sickness through
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Between October 2024 and May 2025, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates there have been 47 to 82 million flu illnesses in the United States. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the non-profit organization Families Fighting Flu predicts that the 2025 flu season will continue to be considered severe compared to
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You wake up with a sore throat, but don’t think very much of it. By midday, it has become painful to swallow and you start to feel feverish. You know that this is not a flare of seasonal allergies or the common cold. In this blog, we’ll cover how long strep throat typically lasts, how
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A stroke is a medical emergency. If you or someone else is experiencing signs of a stroke, call emergency services immediately. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can save your life. During a stroke, the blood supply to the body’s brain is blocked either due to a blood clot or a burst blood
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Spring is in the air, a time of new energy and focus. You want to take a fresh look at your health and well-being as you spend more time outdoors and plan exciting trips for summer. Seeing a primary care provider (PCP) is the best way to “spring clean” your health. Why is Preventative Care
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What is Measles? Most common in children, measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. It is caused by the measles virus, which spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Fortunately, measles can be prevented through immunization. Measles Symptoms High Fever One of the initial
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I tested positive for COVID. Who else will get these results? We are required to report all positive COVID results to your local health department. They will likely be calling you to track down who else needs to be tested. I tested positive for COVID. Who should I tell, and who else needs to be tested?
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