As the COVID-19 vaccines are getting authorized and become more widely available, many wonder what to expect after the COVID-19 Vaccine. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., senior director of infection prevention, and Gabor Kelen, M.D., director of Johns Hopkins Office of…
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Does sore throat mean you are falling sick?
With everyone somewhat hyperaware of the physical symptoms nowadays, you could take note of small things you formerly would have brushed off. Like this tickle in your throat. Can a sore throat imply you are sick? Not necessarily. Sure, a…
How can someone get sick in lockdown?
It is a baffling situation: You have been after each of the COVID-19 precautions (you are home almost all of the time, for goodness sake!). However, you caught a cold. You may wonder, how the hell did I get ill…
When to Go to an Urgent Care, Walk-in Clinic or Emergency Room
If you need medical care quickly, who are you going call? Not that long ago, you would probably have dialed 911 or led to the closest emergency room, particularly if it was following your regular physician’s business hours. Today, based…
Is it possible to have flu without a fever?
As urgent care in Long Island, we receive tons of questions from family and friends about symptoms all of the time. A friend could call us and as “Would you’ve flu with no fever? Since I feel as though I…
How to wear a face mask the right way
We have all seen them: The men and women who use a mask over their mouth just, leaving their nose discovered. And perhaps you wondered if this was OK. No, it is not. This is why it is important to…
Everything you need to know about Respirator Fit Test – Why and when to take it?
If you work in a toxic environment with harmful dusts, gases, fumes, etc., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires you to use respirators. A respirator protects the wearer from poisonous atmospheres, letting them breathe with decreased exposure to…
Is work from home burning you out? 8 tips to refuel
You’re running low on excitement and you detect your productivity is falling. Or maybe it’s hard to stomach one more Zoom call, or yet another email from the boss. If so, you might be suffering from symptoms of burnout. Many…
7 Meditation Steps
There are many ways to meditate, and some people prefer to meditate alone while some choose to take part in groups or yoga classes, but of course, that’s out of the question these days. Here are 7 meditation steps for meditating at home, in peace.
COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE AT CAREMED
CareMed Primary and Urgent Care is now able to provide COVID-19 Antibody testing service to its patients. According to the FDA, COVID-19 antibody testing may indicate that “the person has been exposed to the virus and developed antibodies against it,…