Make A Winter Survival Kit For Your Car
The dire warnings from the people of the North came true. Winter is no longer coming, it’s here! While playing in the snow and enjoying the occasional day off from school are fun parts of the winter season, unexpected precipitation and extreme cold mean that it’s also a time of year when we must take […]
Yes, Winter Allergies Are A Real Thing
Seasonal allergies affect millions of people and finding relief can be difficult. Although spring and summer are the poster seasons for allergies, it’s important to remember that fall and even winter allergies can pose a serious threat to your health. Your Medics USA urgent care center in Falls Church is open six days a week, […]
Is ‘Feed A Cold, Starve A Fever’ Really True?
Your mom said it. Her mom said it. Anytime a child complains of not feeling well during cold and flu season, the doctors at our urgent care centers in Washington, D.C. hear many parents say it: “Feed a cold and starve a fever.” Like many proverbs and old wives tales that we repeat without questioning, many […]
3 Lawnmower Safety Tips To Keep In Mind This Summer
Do you consider your landscaping to be your life’s work? Is your backyard the envy of everyone who lives in your neighborhood? If so, then you’re probably looking forward to summer’s warm weather. People everywhere will be firing up the lawnmowers, weed whackers, and other landscaping power tools. Unfortunately, these giant toys can also be […]
Severe Sunburn? Come See The Docs At Medics USA
When you hear the word “summer,” what’s the first thing you think of? Many people say “barbecues” or “vacation” or “swimming pool.” For lots of people, though, the immediate answer is “sunburns.” The warm weather of summer makes us all want to get outside and spend some time in the sun, but the sun can […]
Why Urgent Care Centers Are The Better Option
When it comes to getting the treatment and care that you need when you are sick, you need to choose wisely. Hospitals can be expensive and crowded. At your local urgent care, you can rest assured that you will get the help that you need quickly and efficiently as possible. There are many reasons why […]
Preventing Colds And The Flu
Even though the cold and flu season is coming to a close, you still want to be careful that you do not contract the illness. There are many small things that you can do to keep the virus away from your body. As much as we would love to see you at Medics USA, we […]
Common Cold Or The Flu?
There are two types of people in this world: those who go to work sick and those who whine and complain, on the couch, yet do nothing to feel better. Sometimes we need to get back to our daily life as fast as possible. We cannot be dealing with an illness for days on end. […]
What Is Causing Your Fever?
Having a headache is one of the most common ailments in the world. Just about everyone has had a headache at one point in their life. But when your small headache becomes a full blown fever, it could mean that you have other issues inside your body. You do not have to go to urgent […]