Explore valuable health tips and education to stay informed and healthy with Integrity Urgent Care’s wellness blog.
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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You’re cutting veggies in the kitchen and accidentally slice your finger. It’s bleeding badly, and the cut looks deep. What do you do? Should you head to the local emergency room or the nearest urgent care clinic? Knowing where to go for help when dealing with an injury or illness is important. So, what’s the
Urgent Care vs ER: What’s the Difference? Read More »
Going back to school means seeing old friends and making new ones, learning new skills, and returning to routines and schedules. It also means close contact with other kids, which increases the chance of getting sick or having an accident. That’s why it’s essential to understand the most common back-to-school injuries and illnesses. Common Back-to-School
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Summer is here – and the weather is only getting hotter! Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the US? According to the CDC, about 1,220 people in the US die from heat stroke every year. The good news is that heat-related illness and death are preventable. Our team at
Heat Stroke Prevention 101: How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather Read More »
Summertime means more time outside enjoying nature – and a greater chance of exposure to poisonous plants. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac produce an oil that almost everyone is allergic to. Urushiol is an irritating toxin that causes an allergic reaction in the form of an itchy, red rash often accompanied by blisters,
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac – What’s the Difference? Read More »
