The Importance of Sports Physicals
Most schools, colleges and athletic leagues require physicals by a healthcare professional before a student athlete can participate in sports. And for good reason. A comprehensive physical ensures that the athlete does not have any preexisting conditions that would put them at risk for serious injury or a life-threatening situation. What, Exactly, Is a Sports Physical? A sports physical determines if an athlete is healthy enough to play a particular sport. It is different than a regular exam which looks at the overall wellness and development of a child. During the sports physical the healthcare professional will be looking to ...
Is the End of Covid Near after Omicron?
Looks like the end of Covid nears. Will there be other variants? The simple answer is yes. That’s inevitable. The future will dictate the severity and contagiousness. All we can do is keep our eyes open and maintain some type of sanitation. Flu A and B are still around but have not struck anyone in great numbers. If you take ill, there are effective treatment options for both Flu A and B that will get you on your feet quickly and back to your normal activities. Symptoms to look out for are very similar to Covid but not as severe ...
Urgent Care for Allergy Treatment?
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans experience some type of allergy each year. An allergic reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to things in your surroundings that are normally harmless. Most often, symptoms are relatively mild and can be managed with over-the-counter medication. But there are times when the reaction is severe and even life-threatening. It’s important to understand when to seek urgent care for allergies. What causes an allergic reaction? The job of your immune system is to defend your body from harmful foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses ...
Omicron: What to Know and How to Stay Safe
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 now makes up 98% of cases in the U.S. Omicron spreads faster than previous strains of the virus, resulting in the recent dramatic surge in cases. What are the key facts to know about Omicron and how can you best project yourself and your family? Omicron is very, very contagious At the beginning of December, Omicron accounted for just 1% of Covid cases in the U.S. Just a few weeks later, it made up nearly all cases. Omicron is also proven to infect fully vaccinated people, contributing to the record-breaking spike in infection rates. The ...
Do I Have Covid-19? The Flu? A Cold?
These are questions we are hearing frequently at MedOne Urgent Care St. Augustine, especially now that we have entered the flu season. COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu share many of the same symptoms, making it very difficult to self-diagnose. The only reliable way to determine which illness you have is with a medical evaluation and a COVID-19 test. MedOne Urgent care offers both PCR and Rapid Antigen testing at our clinic with no appointment necessary. What’s the difference Between COVID-19 and the common cold? Both illnesses are caused by viruses. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 and the common ...
