This year, many patients across the country are trying to improve themselves and their overall health through New Year’s Resolutions! Ambitious wellness goals like improving your health, losing weight, and getting more exercise can be hard to achieve without the proper type of clinical support! Nearly 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February, according …
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Viruses and other seasonal illnesses are more likely to spread during the winter season as more and more individuals stay indoors for longer duration. Local communities and families need to especially be wary of viruses since they are more likely to spread as cold and flu season extend through the winter. Thankfully, viruses are preventable …
Wintertime is a time filled with fun activities, cold weather, and unfortunately, some unique injuries. Winter conditions lead to injuries that aren’t seen as often the rest of the year and avoiding those injuries isn’t always easy. The first step to avoiding them is to know what you’re avoiding, so you’ve come to the right …
We’re in the heart of flu season and unfortunately for many people each year, that means a harsh illness that can even lead to hospitalization. The CDC focuses primarily on preventing the spread of the flu, although knowing how to treat it if you develop it is important too. When is Flu Season? Flu season …
Sinus pain is something we’ve all experienced at least once in our life. Once you’ve experienced any form of sinus pain, you’ll know how miserable it is. Living with sinus pain isan’t fun, but typically, it doesn’t last forever! To speed up symptom relief, try self-managing your sinus pain will make the experience a little …
Now that winter is coming right now, you may think the flu season isn’t a threat, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Misconceptions about the flu, flu season and flu vaccine are spread each year. Believing these misconceptions is almost as dangerous as spreading them! We want to help set the record straight …
Pharyngitis, pronounced lair-in-gitis, is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Many people who are suffering from pharyngitis may not even realize that’s what they’re suffering from. Luckily, the condition is very easily treatable once it’s diagnosed. What is Pharyngitis? Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. This is typically caused …
In some parts of California the flu season can become delay. This is especially true in Southern California and the Bay Area where warmer climates make it harder for the flu virus to spread quickly within local communities. However, public health experts including your local Instant Urgent Care doctors strongly recommend getting your flu shot …
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Wintertime is a time filled with plenty of joy and fun festivities, but it’s also a time filled with illness. Winter is commonly known as cold and flu season, but the cause of these illnesses isn’t actually the cold winter weather. Keep reading to learn a little more about these common winter illnesses and how …
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Winter means extra family time, holidays, and beautiful snow falling, but it also means an increased chance of illness. The common cold affects people roughly 2-3 times each year, so it’s important to be prepared. Rather you’re taking care of yourself or a loved one, utilize these tips to treat the common cold the best …
