At this point, you may have already learned to embrace the new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, it is likely that you will still need to get tested at some point. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, you can still contract and spread the disease, and thus, testing, contact tracing, and social distancing
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Tips to Avoid Getting the Flu This Season
While everyone’s attention is focused on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), another recurrent virus is just around the corner that should not be ignored: influenza. The influenza virus (the flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can lead to hospitalization, complications such as pneumonia, or even prove fatal. Flu activity in the U.S. tends to
Read MoreWhy Visit an Urgent Care Facility Instead of the Emergency Room?
The terms “urgent” and “emergency” may seem synonymous, but when it comes to urgent medical care and emergency room (ER) care, there is a major difference. If you are experiencing a true life-threatening medical emergency, you need to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. However, for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, the
Read MoreWhen a Walk-in Clinic Might be a Good Idea
Are you feeling sick but can’t get ahold of your primary care physician or dread the wait times and the astronomical costs associated with ER visits? If your medical situation is non-life-threatening but still needs prompt intervention, your best bet is to go to a walk-in clinic. Outlined below are the specific reasons visiting a
Read MoreUrgent Care Center: What to Expect
If you have never been to an urgent care center, you may be wondering how it differs from a doctor’s office or the emergency room. You will be pleasantly surprised at how efficient, diverse, and effective its services can be. An urgent care center is a facility you visit if you have a non-life-threatening medical
Read MoreWelcome to Our Blog
Welcome to the My Doc Urgent Care Blog Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. My Doc Urgent Care is excited to bring you the latest information about medical research and advancements. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with
Read MoreWhen To Visit An Urgent Care
When To Visit An Urgent Care? When you feel pain in your chest or end up cutting your finger, you are often left wondering should you run to the ER or visit an urgent care clinic. While life-threatening emergencies, like a severe head injury or heart attack, should be dealt with in the emergency room,
Read MoreWhat Can You Do With Medical Marijuana Now That It’s Legal?
Marijuana has finally been legalized in more states in the United States of America, including New Jersey. The medical benefits of marijuana have been common knowledge for quite a long time now but since it has been popularized as a recreational drug, many people tend to overlook the medical benefits. How Can We Purchase Marijuana
Read MoreIt’s Flu Season and What Is The Flu Shot
What is influenza? Influenza, more commonly referred to as flu, is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus that infects the nose, throat, and often the lungs. It is a highly contagious disease that can be mild or severe with complications, arising particularly, in the very young, very old, and in those with certain
Read MorePop Quiz! You May Have Allergies
Do you suffer from allergies? Relief is possible! At My Doc Urgent Care, we not only treat your allergy symptoms, we treat your allergies. Our onsite allergy clinic makes it convenient to get tested, get treated, and get to feeling better! If you suffer from any of the following, you may have allergies: Sniffling Sneezing
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