The importance and necessity of vaccines cannot be overstated. Some refuse to get vaccinated because they think it isn’t necessary or dangerous. However, medical experts around the world can attest to the importance and benefits of immunization – as well as its safety and effectiveness. Here are some reasons why vaccines are important. Protection From…
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Benefits of Telemedicine
Through telemedicine, a.k.a. telehealth, healthcare professionals can serve patients by using telecommunications technology such as the phone and the internet. Medical providers can evaluate, diagnose, prescribe, monitor, and advise from afar. This new development comes with many advantages. Let’s talk about how telemedicine is improving healthcare for everyone. Telemedicine Offers Better Accessibility to Doctors The…
Common Types of Allergic Reactions
Many people have an allergy to something. It happens when the immune system reacts to an external factor that is usually nonthreatening. The body produces antibodies to attack these foreign substances even though they’re not truly harmful, and the antibodies create an allergic reaction. Different allergens can trigger different allergic reactions. Let’s talk about some…
How Does Telemedicine Work?
The word telemedicine refers to “medicine from afar.” Advances in technology have made it possible for telemedicine to grow in popularity in recent years. However, the practice is still something that a lot of people have difficulty understanding. As someone who will receive medical care for the rest of your life, you should be familiar…
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Sports Injuries: Should an Urgent Care Be Your First Visit?
Playing sports is not only fun but also good for your health. It helps to keep you in shape, lowers your risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure, and improves your cardiovascular and pulmonary functions. But every now and then, sports may result in injuries. Where should you go when you are injured while…
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Urgent Care in Texas: Differences Between A Sprain and A Strain
Many people use the terms “sprains” and “strains” to refer to the same type of injuries. Despite their similarities, they are distinct injuries that can present with different symptoms and outcomes. Knowing the difference between the two can affect the urgency with which you seek care. In fact, they are two very different injuries that…
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Tips for Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury
A workplace injury can be devastating on a number of levels. First of all, the physical injury you have endured can cause you to suffer chronic pain or the inability to do the job you love or have been trained to do. Suffering a workplace injury, no matter how small, can set you back –…
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Immunizations You Need to Get for Your Child: Available at EMC Express Care
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…
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…
