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Flu Shots - Just $25
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HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES
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Goodbye Flu Season… Hello Allergies?
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MDA Lock-Up Event
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We Are Now Certified!
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Urgent Care Association of America
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Flu Shots Have Arrived!
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Flu Shots - Just $25
Flu Shots - Just $25
Roswell Urgent Care offers flu shots for just $25. Make sure you and your family is prepared for flu season, and visit Roswell Urgent Care today.
Flu Shots - Just $25
Roswell Urgent Care offers flu shots for just $25. Make sure you and your family is prepared for flu season, and visit Roswell Urgent Care today.
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HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES
Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not a heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people in this country died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. In 2001, 300 deaths were caused by excessive heat exposure.
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn't enough. In such cases, a person's body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs.
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Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
- Find an air-conditioned shelter.
- Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths.
- Check on those most at-risk twice a day.
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Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat.
- Drink more water than usual.
- Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
- Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
- Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
- Remind others to drink enough water
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Stay updated on local weather forecasts so you can plan activities safely when it’s hot outside.
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Some populations may be at greater risk.
Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air-conditioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned.
Recognizing Signs of Heat Related Illness
Heat Rash
Clinically referred to as Miliaria Rubra and commonly called “Prickly Heat”. Heat Rash is caused by inflammation of sweat ducts that have become blocked by skin cells causing an itchy, red, bumpy rash, especially under clothed areas of the body. Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes to help prevent Heat Rashes.
Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps and/or spasms that occur during or after working in a hot environment. They are caused by loss of electrolytes through sweat that are not replaced adequately with water alone. Cramps usually occur in the calf, thigh, and shoulder areas. Treatment usually includes rest, fluids and salt intake.
Heat rashes and muscle cramping are usually the first signs of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke. Here is how you can recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke and what to do:
Hot Weather Health Emergencies
Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. During hot weather health emergencies, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels or contact local health departments for health and safety updates. Doing too much on a hot day, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an overheated place can cause heat-related illnesses. Know the symptoms of heat disorders and overexposure to the sun, and be ready to give first aid treatment.
For more information visit the CDC’s webpage.
Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not a heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people in this country died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. In 2001, 300 deaths were caused by excessive heat exposure.
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn't enough. In such cases, a person's body temperature rises rapidly. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs.
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Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
- Find an air-conditioned shelter.
- Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths.
- Check on those most at-risk twice a day.
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Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat.
- Drink more water than usual.
- Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
- Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
- Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
- Remind others to drink enough water
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Stay updated on local weather forecasts so you can plan activities safely when it’s hot outside.
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Some populations may be at greater risk.
Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death. The elderly, the very young, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air-conditioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned.
Recognizing Signs of Heat Related Illness
Heat Rash
Clinically referred to as Miliaria Rubra and commonly called “Prickly Heat”. Heat Rash is caused by inflammation of sweat ducts that have become blocked by skin cells causing an itchy, red, bumpy rash, especially under clothed areas of the body. Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes to help prevent Heat Rashes.
Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps and/or spasms that occur during or after working in a hot environment. They are caused by loss of electrolytes through sweat that are not replaced adequately with water alone. Cramps usually occur in the calf, thigh, and shoulder areas. Treatment usually includes rest, fluids and salt intake.
Heat rashes and muscle cramping are usually the first signs of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke. Here is how you can recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke and what to do:
Hot Weather Health Emergencies
Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. During hot weather health emergencies, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels or contact local health departments for health and safety updates. Doing too much on a hot day, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an overheated place can cause heat-related illnesses. Know the symptoms of heat disorders and overexposure to the sun, and be ready to give first aid treatment.
For more information visit the CDC’s webpage.
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Goodbye Flu Season… Hello Allergies?
Spring has certainly sprung! It won’t be long before the warm-weather sounds of singing birds and chirping crickets are drowned out by a chorus of sniffles and sneezes.
It’s no secret that pollen is the allergen responsible for causing the most misery. Tree pollens are most prevalent right now but will yield to grass pollens as the middle of May approaches. The United States is home to an estimated 40 million nasal allergy sufferers! That means that approximately 1 in 6 Americans will be stocking up on tissues and sifting through their medicine cabinets this spring looking for relief. Allergic rhinitis, often called “hay fever”, shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but before you reach for that bottle of left over cold medicine to ward off symptoms, let’s look at some of the differences between the two.
The common cold is caused by a virus. After being exposed to the cold virus, symptoms typically take a few days to appear and rarely last longer than a week to 10 days. Seasonal allergies, on the other hand, will begin to flare up almost immediately after exposure to an allergen and will last as long as you are exposed. While colds and allergies both commonly cause coughing, sneezing and a runny nose, seasonal allergies may also cause severe eye irritation and sometimes skin irritation or hives. Antihistamines and decongestants are two types of over the counter medications that help relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Cold medications often contain unnecessary ingredients such as cough suppressants or fever reducers and should not be taken for seasonal allergies. Fever, body aches, face pain or discolored mucus are not typical allergy symptoms, and are more likely signs of a cold or sinus infection. Follow up with your health care provider if these symptoms develop or cause concern.
Spring has certainly sprung! It won’t be long before the warm-weather sounds of singing birds and chirping crickets are drowned out by a chorus of sniffles and sneezes.
It’s no secret that pollen is the allergen responsible for causing the most misery. Tree pollens are most prevalent right now but will yield to grass pollens as the middle of May approaches. The United States is home to an estimated 40 million nasal allergy sufferers! That means that approximately 1 in 6 Americans will be stocking up on tissues and sifting through their medicine cabinets this spring looking for relief. Allergic rhinitis, often called “hay fever”, shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but before you reach for that bottle of left over cold medicine to ward off symptoms, let’s look at some of the differences between the two.
The common cold is caused by a virus. After being exposed to the cold virus, symptoms typically take a few days to appear and rarely last longer than a week to 10 days. Seasonal allergies, on the other hand, will begin to flare up almost immediately after exposure to an allergen and will last as long as you are exposed. While colds and allergies both commonly cause coughing, sneezing and a runny nose, seasonal allergies may also cause severe eye irritation and sometimes skin irritation or hives. Antihistamines and decongestants are two types of over the counter medications that help relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Cold medications often contain unnecessary ingredients such as cough suppressants or fever reducers and should not be taken for seasonal allergies. Fever, body aches, face pain or discolored mucus are not typical allergy symptoms, and are more likely signs of a cold or sinus infection. Follow up with your health care provider if these symptoms develop or cause concern.
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MDA Lock-Up Event
I’m excited to tell you that I have chosen to serve as an MDA Jailbird and am being Locked-Up…that’s right, I’m going behind bars to help Jerry’s Kids©. In order to be released on good behavior, I need your help to raise my “bail.”
My bail has been set at $2,400.00 and if everyone I know makes a tax-deductible donation, I’ll reach my goal quickly!
Just click here
to make a secure, online donation before 04/27/11. This is a fun event benefiting individuals and families served by MDA who are affected by neuromuscular disease. I am honored to partner with MDA, and help this important cause.
I wish we had more time to raise funds but the court showed no leniency. On April 27th the cops will arrive and it’s the “perp walk” for me. So, before I become a hardened criminal, get some prison “tats” and join a gang, please help me make my bail!
Don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me with any questions.
Thanks in advance for your help. Together we’ll make a difference!
Dr. Judith Dennis
I’m excited to tell you that I have chosen to serve as an MDA Jailbird and am being Locked-Up…that’s right, I’m going behind bars to help Jerry’s Kids©. In order to be released on good behavior, I need your help to raise my “bail.”
My bail has been set at $2,400.00 and if everyone I know makes a tax-deductible donation, I’ll reach my goal quickly!
Just click here
to make a secure, online donation before 04/27/11. This is a fun event benefiting individuals and families served by MDA who are affected by neuromuscular disease. I am honored to partner with MDA, and help this important cause.
I wish we had more time to raise funds but the court showed no leniency. On April 27th the cops will arrive and it’s the “perp walk” for me. So, before I become a hardened criminal, get some prison “tats” and join a gang, please help me make my bail!
Don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me with any questions.
Thanks in advance for your help. Together we’ll make a difference!
Dr. Judith Dennis
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Urgent Care Association of America
Roswell Urgent Care Center now joins a select few centers around the country that have met ALL of the criteria of the Urgent Care Association of America! The results are in and we are now officially certified as a Category 1 Urgent Care Center! The certification process is entirely voluntary and will help set the bar… for urgent care centers nationwide and clarify what it means to be an urgent care center. Select the link below to see for yourself.
Roswell Urgent Care Center now joins a select few centers around the country that have met ALL of the criteria of the Urgent Care Association of America! The results are in and we are now officially certified as a Category 1 Urgent Care Center! The certification process is entirely voluntary and will help set the bar… for urgent care centers nationwide and clarify what it means to be an urgent care center. Select the link below to see for yourself.
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Flu Shots Have Arrived!
FLU SHOTS ARE HERE!
Our shipment of 3-in-1 influenza vaccines have arrived! The CDC is recommending that everyone be vaccinated as soon a possible this year. So don’t wait. Come in and get yours today, while supplies last. The 3-in-1 vaccine offers protection against 2 Influenza-A type virues (H1N1) and (H3N2) as well as the predicted Influenza-B virus. This vaccine is available for adults and children 4 years and older and the cost is only $25!
FLU SHOTS ARE HERE!
Our shipment of 3-in-1 influenza vaccines have arrived! The CDC is recommending that everyone be vaccinated as soon a possible this year. So don’t wait. Come in and get yours today, while supplies last. The 3-in-1 vaccine offers protection against 2 Influenza-A type virues (H1N1) and (H3N2) as well as the predicted Influenza-B virus. This vaccine is available for adults and children 4 years and older and the cost is only $25!
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