Getting your children their immunization shots is one of the best decisions you will ever make about their health and safety. Vaccinations are a vital component of preventive medicine, and it is a requirement for kids before being admitted to their school. Immunizations not only protect your own children but also other children they play…
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Protecting Your Kid’s Skin Outside In Texas
All Texans know the sheer power of the sun as it shines down on “The Lone Star State.” While many states in the U.S. battle it out with the cold during winter, Texas generally remains sunny and warm all year round. Because of this, it’s important to know how to protect your skin from sun…
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When to go to an Urgent Care for a Fever
As a parent, you tend to err on the side of caution when your child isn’t feeling well. So what is your protocol if your child develops a fever? Do you make an appointment with your pediatrician, head to an urgent care center or go straight to the nearest emergency room? You know your child…
When to Bring Your Child to an Urgent Care for a Fever
A fever is one of the most common symptoms observed by family doctors and by medical staff at urgent care clinics. It is the body’s natural way to fight off infections. In fact, almost all children get a fever from time to time. The bodies of toddlers and young children are built to withstand normal…
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Benefits of Each
When a patient is having a life-threatening or potentially life-altering health emergency, they are taken to the closest emergency room (ER) for immediate treatment. However, when a patient has a broken toe, a sprained ankle, or a bad cold, they will have to wait for patients with more severe issues to be treated first if…
Common Summer Sports Injuries in Texas
Texas is famous for a lot of things – the desert, the beaches, football, and rodeo. Because of the state residents’ fascination with sports and the hot climate, people can usually play their favorite outdoor pastime all year long. And while this is excellent for keeping Texas residents fit, it also makes them prone to…
Welcome to the EMC Express Care Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. EMC Express Care is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in the delivery of urgent health care. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and to keep in touch with our…
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