Strep throat is a common (and dreaded) bacterial infection, so it’s easy for your mind to go there whenever your child complains of a sore throat. But what does strep throat look like? Learn how to spot some of the telltale signs and symptoms, and when to head to Xpress Wellness Urgent Care for treatment. […]
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The holidays are full of festive activities: visiting friends and family, seasonal travel, and decadent meals. Unfortunately, these events can also be full of germs (and stress) that can cause illnesses ranging from mild to severe. To help you and your family stay as healthy as possible during the holidays, Xpress Wellness Urgent Care has
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You start your day feeling normal, but as the hours tick by… Ahhhhhhhh-choo! You start to feel worse and worse. Your head feels fuzzy. Your nose is stopped up. Your throat is sore. Your mom’s voice nags in the back of your head, “honey, you really should be in bed!” There’s a good chance you’re
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We may be getting used to COVID-19, but that’s far from the only illness being passed around the United States right now. Other viruses have started to rear their ugly heads, including an earlier-than-usual surge of the flu. Another virus is on the tear too: RSV. Worse still, it’s primarily affecting children. More than 90%
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The news headlines over the past few years have been the most bizarre of my lifetime. You can’t make this stuff up. First there was this weird virus called COVID-19 which turned healthcare upside down. Then they were telling us about the Murder Hornets which sounded absolutely terrifying. Now, we are hearing about this monkeypox
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Nothing is more fun than getting together with loved ones on a Friday night and going out to a local football or baseball game. Not only are sports fun to watch, they’re also incredibly healthy for the bodies and minds of athletes. Unfortunately, they can also cause injuries. It’s important to recognize common issues and
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While we’d all love if illnesses and injuries announced themselves in advance, life doesn’t work that way. Sometimes problems pop up out of nowhere. It’s easy to avoid thinking about how to get medical attention until you need it, but it’s better to know your options in advance. For many people, the default destination for
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