According to the Center of Disease Control, every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year. If that isn’t reason enough to get a flu shot here are some more: You can pass the flu even if you are not showing symptoms.…
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Food and Allergies During the Holidays
November and December are full of parties and gatherings, including Thanksgiving potlucks and catered holiday dinners, all of which can be stressful environments for individuals with food allergies. There are a few things that you can do to help navigate the holiday festivities: Maintain Open Communication – Having open communication with the hosts of the party you are attending will help them to help you avoid any run ins with food you cannot eat. Let…
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Travel Safety
Traveling soon? There’s nothing worse than getting sick while you’re away from home. Here are a few great tips to make sure you stay healthy on your next vacation! #1 Heading outside the United States? Make sure you have all the necessary shots and vaccines for your trip. Contact us and we can help you get ready with the vaccines you need to make your trip safe and memorable. You can also check out…
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Staying Healthy and Warm
Dr. Brandon Hall, a Utah-based physician with his own family-centered practice, wrote the following for Revere Health. It’s full of great tips about watching your health and staying warm as the weather gets cold! If you do happen to get sick, UNI is never far. Visit any of our six locations and we’ll have you back to full strength in no time! “As we transition from beautiful autumn weather into winter and the holiday…
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Wellness Exams from U.N.I. Urgent Care
There’s never a bad time to get an annual wellness exam. Wellness exams are often preventative, meaning you are not being treated for anything specific, but a doctor is instead evaluating your overall health. Many insurance plans cover a wellness exam every year. U.N.I. Urgent Care provides excellent exams to make sure you and your loved ones are happy and healthy! Check out the information below on what wellness exams typically include: Annual wellness exams…
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