According to the CDC, 8,081 heat-related deaths occurred within a span of 10 years. Of these, 94 percent occurred between May and September. Signs of heat exhaustion include: Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Dizziness Light-headedness Headaches…
Did you know that there were a whopping 145.6 million visits made to U.S. emergency departments in 2016? That’s almost 400,000 visits per day! What’s even more surprising, though, is that only 8.7% of those…
Going to the gym? Before you do, take a moment to learn a few important safety tips! Gym injuries are common and can cause you great pain, permanent disability, or even death. Most injuries are caused…
Food poisoning is so common that one in six Americans will experience it at some point this year. Pretty much any food can cause food poisoning, but some carry greater risk than others. The period of…
When you go on vacation, you want to have fun, go out, explore, and spend quality time with loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is your health. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no…
Did you know over half of Americans deal with neck or back pain? Back pain isn’t rare. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons for disabilities. But how do you know if you…
Earaches are the most common reason why parents bring their children to the doctors. In fact, before the age of three, 5 out of 6 kids will experience an earache. Because kids’ ears don’t drain…
Should you go to Emerald Coast Urgent Care for the flu? Yes! Each year, thousands of patients pour into urgent care offices and emergency rooms in hopes of getting some relief. There are times when…
Summer is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Your child may slip and fall when running around the pool, your dog could get too hot to go for their daily walk, or you…
Sun poisoning is a step above a sunburn. It’s caused by intense and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. Symptoms of sun poisoning include: Hives Red rash Intense sunburn Fatigue Nausea Blistered skin Vomiting A headache…
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