If you were recently around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you’re probably wondering if you should get tested yourself. Even if you’re not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19—fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, dry cough, and a new loss of taste or smell are some of the common symptoms—you may want to know for sure that you don’t have …
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If you’ve been feeling under the weather or you were recently in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you’re probably looking into your COVID-19 testing options. And if so, it’s likely that you’ve also become quite confused by all the different types of testing available. Terms like PCR, rapid testing, and antibody testing are splashed across websites talking about COVID-19, …
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When you’re experiencing flu symptoms, you want the treatment you need as soon as possible. But which urgent care option is going to be the best choice for you: a virtual telemedicine session or a visit to your local immediate care center? Telehealth offers a number of pros and cons, so we’ve compiled a list of factors for you to …
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If you’ve started experiencing the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you’re probably wondering what you should do next. You may be asking yourself whether you need professional treatment at all, and if so, whether you need to get yourself to the nearest emergency room as quickly as possible. Chances are good that you can skip the ER visit. Most cases of …
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If you are a smoker, you may be wondering if you’re at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Although there haven’t yet been any studies providing a conclusive answer to this question, many researchers agree that smoking can increase someone’s chances of contracting this virus for a few different reasons. The Act of Smoking Itself Research suggests that COVID-19 is spread …
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If you’re experiencing a sore throat, you’re probably concerned about what’s causing it. Less than a year ago, a simple sore throat usually wouldn’t be much cause for concern. Since the onset of the pandemic, however, feeling the slightest bit under the weather automatically makes people wonder if they contracted COVID-19, or if it’s something less serious. We understand how …
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In these stressful times, COVID-19 prevention is at the forefront of almost everyone’s minds. Whether you have been working outside your home throughout the pandemic, or you’re just now starting to leave the house again, you’re probably wondering what you can do to avoid becoming infected with the virus. We’ve compiled some tips on how to protect yourself from COVID-19, …
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If you’ve received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you’re likely feeling pretty lousy. Fever, intense fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, and congestion are some of the most common symptoms of this virus, and you probably want to know how long you’re going to have to deal with them. On average, COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms should begin to …
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Allergy season is typically a miserable time of year for allergy sufferers, but this year, everything is a bit more complicated. That’s because of COVID-19, the respiratory virus that has many of the same symptoms as allergies. Now, every tickle in the throat or stuffy nose is a cause for concern: Is it just allergies or is it COVID-19? Thankfully, …
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October means pumpkins, cooler weather, candy corn… and the flu. And this October, flu season is further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While getting a flu shot is the best way to stave off the potential of getting influenza—all of our facilities at PhysicianOne Urgent Care offer the flu vaccine, and you can stop by any day of the week …
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