Urgent care can prescribe a variety of medications, including antibiotics. Often, antibiotics are prescribed by in-office providers and available for pickup at your local pharmacy. In some instances, antibiotics are administered before discharge from urgent care.  Antibiotics are an excellent option for those experiencing bacterial infections and illnesses. They help your body heal while helping … Continued

This year, it’s more important than ever to avoid getting the flu. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. COVID-19 is a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which can also trigger a respiratory tract infection. It is highly contagious and can affect the … Continued

We’re all prone to a little bruising once in a while, and they’re often just the result of clumsiness or our sporting endeavors.   More often than not a bruise will be gone within a weak or two and, at worst, be a little uncomfortable.  But what if you’re beginning to notice more bruises than … Continued

5% to 20% of the US population gets the flu every year, resulting in 31.4 million outpatient visits annually. Whether you have the flu, the coronavirus, or another illness, one of the early symptoms is often a high-grade fever. How high of a fever is dangerous for adults? Keep reading to find out. By knowing … Continued

You’ve heard of E. Coli before, but did you know it causes 90% of urinary tract infections? The bacteria could get picked up in several ways, but the result is the same — pain! Are you experiencing painful urination, bloody urination, and abdominal pain? If so, then it’s likely you’ve got a urinary tract infection. … Continued

If you’re lucky enough to know what it’s like to fly through a field, wind in your hair, with a 1,000-pound animal carrying you like you’re light as a feather, then you know the appeal of horseback riding. After all, there’s nothing that gets as close to the feeling of flying as galloping on horseback. … Continued

When most people think of UTIs, they think of women. But the truth is, men can get UTIs too. UTIs, or Urinary Tract Infections, also known as bladder infections, can cause many painful and unpleasant symptoms. UTIs are not something to mess around with as they can lead to other infections outside of the bladder … Continued

Sneezing, stuffy nose, and sore throat? Is it a cold or the flu? It can be hard to tell the difference since both share similar symptoms. But with 12,000 to 79,000 flu-related deaths every year, recognizing cold vs. flu symptoms can be the difference between life and death. Want to know how to tell the … Continued

An estimated 6 million Americans will break a bone this year. If you badly injured a part of your body, you may be wondering if it’s a fracture or break and where you should be going. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can tell how bad an injury is without needing access to an … Continued

Splinters are perhaps the common cold of injuries. Most people throughout their lifetime will have a few experiences with a foreign object embedded underneath their skin. Despite a widely believed assumption, splinters are not just the pieces of wood children gets stuck with running their fingers over an old banister. A splinter can refer to … Continued