by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Oct 1, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Rio Grande Urgent Care, Sickness
Flu season is at our door and it is time to vaccinate! We all hate flu season. Either we get sick and worry about giving it to people or we are worried we are going to catch it from our kids, family members or co-workers. Prevention is very important! Here are some...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Aug 27, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Dermatology
Cellulitis is a common skin infection that results from a cut or break in the skin that allows bacteria to enter. It may first appear as a red, swollen and painful area. Usually, it most commonly affects the skin of the legs, but it can occur anywhere including the...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jun 4, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Ear Infection, Summer
Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that aids bacterial growth. Swimmer’s...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Mar 26, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Sickness, Throad
Sore throats can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Viral sore throats usually are accompanied by other cold symptoms such as runny nose, congestion and cough. Sometimes you may even have mild body aches and fevers. Other causes of sore throat can be allergies, open...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Mar 21, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Sickness
Since the vaccine is about 30% effective this year here are some suggestions on how to stop the spread of the flu. Avoid contact with sick people as much as possible. If you become sick, avoid going out in the public, and limit contact with others. According to the...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Mar 12, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Sickness
The cold and the flu symptoms have similarities, so it is important to know the difference between cold and flu symptoms. Although we love it when people take an interest in their health but, searching Dr. Google is not always a good idea. People think...
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