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…
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June 2017
Avoiding Sunburn
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…
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Beach Safety
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…
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JellyFish Stings
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…
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Fish Hook Injuries
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…
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