Is Strep Throat Contagious?
Strep throat can be contagious for about 2-3 weeks in individuals who are not taking antibiotics. However, individuals who start antibiotic treatment usually are no longer contagious within 24- 48 hours. The bacteria that cause strep throat can be transmitted person-to-person by direct contact, especially from mucus droplets from the mouth, and indirect contact, such […]
Infant Ear Pain
It is estimated that half of all children will get an ear infection by the time they turn one year old, but the problem is, how can an infant tell you when they are sick? Infant ear pain, though, can have distinct symptoms that you can look closely for to determine if it’s time for […]
Back To School Health Tips
August/ September can be a hectic time for families with children. Back-to-school season can turn into a flurry of activity, which for kids can mean stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. Additionally, being back in school with other kids can mean nasty viruses spreading from students to families. Want to keep your children healthy […]
Understanding Urgent Care and Your Medical Insurance
Patients often have questions about the costs and medical insurance coverage when coming to a Bellevue or Omaha Urgent Care clinic. Here are some questions and answers to help you better understand your medical insurance and urgent care visits.
Broken Bones Urgent care or Emergency room?
Broken bones or bone fractures can happen in several different ways. If you have a possibly-broken bone, should you go to the emergency room for treatment or can my local urgent care clinic take care of it? We will look at the different types of fractures to help answer that question.
Sports Physical FAQs
Overall health and well-being is important for everyone. For athletes, being in prime health is particularly important. Athletes exert a tremendous amount of energy, require strength, and need to have endurance if they’re going to succeed at their sport. That’s why, to participate in a sport – whether it’s baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, soccer, or […]
Take These Signs of Dehydration Seriously
Everyone knows that to stay healthy and feel good, you need to keep your body properly hydrated. When your body is not provided with enough fluids it will not work properly. Dehydration occurs when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in. A common cause of dehydration occurs when it is hot outside […]
Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Omaha: Differences, Costs & Options
Knowing where to go for treatment after an illness or accident can sometimes be tricky, especially when your primary care physician may not be available for consultation. Some of these conditions may not need outside care, some may need “urgent” care, while others may need “emergency” care.
Symptoms and Treatment for Insect Bite and Stings
Most of the time, an insect bite is not going to do much more than be a nuisance. Bug bites might cause some redness, swelling, and itching, but these symptoms usually go away fairly quickly. However, some reactions are potentially dangerous, depending on how the body reacts to the venom of the insect.
Treating Seasonal Allergies at Omaha Urgent Care
There’s nothing better than getting outside to enjoy the longer, warmer days of spring or the crispness of fall’s fresh air. But at the first sight of blooming flowers or changing foliage, instead of getting out, allergy sufferers shut themselves inside.