Did you get the flu shot? That’s great! Did you get sick after getting the flu shot? That’s not so great, but here are some reasons as to why this may have happened. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are four reasons why a person who has received the flu vaccine still may get sick. The flu vaccine only protects against influenza, but there are many other illnesses that circulate, especially during the…
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December 2017
Travel Medicine – When you travel, UNI’s got you covered!
Are you planning your trip of a lifetime? Traveling the world? Studying abroad? Maybe heading to the Caribbean for a long weekend? If so, check the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health travel notices and health alerts (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices). The medical professionals at UNI are here to work with you to make sure you are properly protected against the illnesses that you may encounter when leaving the United States. Our travel medicine doctors will review…
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Do you need an X-ray? We can help!
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, 7 out of 10 Americans get an x-ray each year. While some of those people are receiving dental x-rays, many are part of the 6.8 million Americans who break a bone each year. Breaking bones is no fun at all, but t if you find yourself in this situation, UNI Urgent Care is here to help! All of our UNI locations are equipped for on-site x-rays,…
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