There is still a lot of summer left, are you out enjoying the sun and the warm weather? Have you ever had too much sun? Too much sun means bright red skin that might itch and peel after a day or two. Severe sunburn, or “sun poisoning” affects your whole body, not just your skin. From WebMD, “severe sunburn or sun poisoning can cause symptoms such as the following: Skin redness and blistering Pain and tingling Swelling Headache Fever and...
With 'Back to School' on everyone’s mind, don’t forget to make sure child’s immunizations are up-to-date. To attend public schools in the state of Maryland, your child must be current on their immunizations. Often times parents do not know what these immunizations acronyms means. - DTap/DTP/Tdap/Dt/Td is an abbreviation for Tetanus(lockjaw), Pertussis (whooping cough), Diphtheria (respiratory disease). - IPV is the Polio vaccine. - MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella - Varicella =...
Can you believe it is already August? Where did the summer go? As you plan your final summer getaways remember that U.N.I Urgrent Care has SIX locations to get you ready for back to school and back to work. Whether you are starting a new job, heading off to college, or getting the kids ready for fall sports, U.N.I has you covered...it's the time for physicals. Various fields...
Maryland is tick country. If you are outside in grass areas it is good to know how to avoid ticks and what you should do if you find yourself with a tick bite. Are ticks dangerous? Ticks are not poisonous, however, their bites can cause allergic reactions and they may care a variety of blood born diseases. How to check for ticks? Ticks like warm, moist, dark areas of the body. They can often be found in the groin area,...
Everyone loves a good tan! That’s what summer seems to be about, isn’t it? However, avoiding overexposure to the sun is critical for preventing bad tans and sunburn. Why is this important? Overexposure (and that does not mean a burn) can lead to skin cancer. Spending too much time in the sun is not healthy for your skin cells. #1 Wear lightweight long-sleeve shirts and pants. What’s the best way to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays (UVR)?...
Heading to the Beach? Let’s do it right! Here are some tips on how to be safe at the beach! #1 Bring plenty of sunscreen and lightweight clothing to protect you from the sun! You will need to have ways to escape the sun so be sure to bring ways to cover up. Be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen as well to keep your skin looking youthful. Tents, tarps, sunshades . . . make sure to check yourself and...
What better way to spend a hot summer day than on the beach frolicking in the sand? Playing in the ocean way can be invigorating and . . . sometimes . . . painful if you encounter a jellyfish. Jellyfish stings are painful. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Common signs and symptoms of jellyfish stings include: Burning, prickling, stinging pain Red, brown or purplish tracks on the skin — a "print" of the tentacles' contact with your skin Itching Swelling...
Accidents happen all the time. At UNI Urgent Care, we know this better than anyone. In the summertime, fish hook injuries are more common as folks venue out on the water to escape the heat or enjoy the day. A father is teaching his son how to cast, and the son has caught his first big “fish”...his father. We have a few tips on handling these fishing mishaps! On a boat, or in a fishing tackle box, it’s important to...
While ear infections are more prominent in the winter months, summer can mean ear infections. Why? Swimming and allergies. What is an ear infection? From the Mayo Clinic, “An ear infection (acute otitis media) is most often a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle ear . . . [E]ar infections frequently are painful because of inflammation and buildup of fluids in the middle ear.” If you suffer from seasonal allergies related to pollen, you might experience congestion from...
We wanted to give resources and updates on the current status of the Zika virus. For complete up-to-date information about the virus, you can also visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. The Zika virus is known to cause microcephaly and other severe brain defects. From the CDC, “Zika infection during pregnancy can cause fetuses to have a birth defect of the brain called microcephaly. Other problems have been detected among fetuses and infants infected with Zika virus before...
