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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…
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                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,…
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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 of work require physicals to ensure you…
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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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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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