Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease sounds grim, and the rash that typically accompanies it isn’t pretty. While it is most prevalent in children, adults can contract and spread it, too. So, how serious is HFMD and what treatments are there? What is HFMD? Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by a virus (Coxsackievirus Type […]
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What’s that Rash: Athlete’s Foot
If you’ve ever gone to a public locker room, gym, swimming pool, or sports club, you’ve probably been advised at some point to wear flip flops or shower shoes. There’s a good reason for that: protecting yourself from athlete’s foot. What is athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot goes by the formal name of tinea pedis. It’s […]
How Safe is Your Food?
Food recalls are on the rise. The FDA recalls almost a hundred million units of food every quarter. That’s an incredible number, and for many, it’s understandably a cause for concern. In such an environment, how can you minimize the risk of getting ill from unsafe food? What should you do if you suspect food […]
Top 9 Reasons for an Urgent Care Visit
At In and Out Express Care, we treat patients daily for a vast array of injury or illness. There are some we see more frequently than others. Here’s our rundown of the top nine reasons for urgent care visits. 1. Cold and flu The top reason for urgent care visits is upper respiratory infections, which […]
What’s Got You Sick?
It’s that time of year! Runny noses, strep throat, and the flu abound. If you or a family member becomes sick, it’s important to have a doctor diagnose the cause so that you can know how best to treat it. Antibiotics are sometimes necessary. But antibiotics are sometimes unnecessary, and could even be harmful. Here’s a handy […]
Help for Upper Respiratory Infections
I can’t breathe! My nose is so stuffy, my throat hurts and I have an annoying cough. Do I need to see a doctor? One of the most common things we see in urgent care centers are upper respiratory infections. Here is a little more information on it’s symptoms, treatment and when to see your […]