COMMON SPRING TIME HEALTH CONCERNS

There’s a certain excitement in the air when the weather starts to warm up and we have more hours of sunshine in our day. With the arrival of spring, we’re normally eager to return to outdoor activities. However, certain illnesses and health problems can occur during this time. Knowing a little about these ailments may help you avoid them and …

Flu Season

It’s that time of year again! Flu season is right around the corner, so that means it’s time to get your flu shot. Why do you need it? Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against treatable diseases, including the flu. Since the vaccination takes about 2 weeks to become effective, the CDC recommends getting your flu shot early …

Illnesses

When you are not feeling your best, turn to us first! At Urgent Care of Mountain View, PLLC, we treat a wide variety of illnesses. They range from headaches and migraines, to bacterial and viral illnesses. We have on-site lab testing to diagnose some illnesses in a timely manner, and offer comprehensive lab testing through out laboratory partner if additional …

Lab Testing

Better safe than sorry! At Urgent Care of Mountain View, PLLC, we perform a number of in-house lab tests. These tests allow us to quickly and accurately diagnose many different illnesses and implement a treatment plan based on the results. Thanks to the convenience of our locations and in-house lab testing, you can quickly return to work or play. Not …

Bacterial vs Viral

Know the difference! Sometimes it’s hard to understand what is causing the illness that is making us sick. Often times we think an antibiotic will cure the illness that we are suffering from, but that is not always the case. Lots of the common illnesses that we suffer from are either caused by a bacteria or virus. While they can …

Get Your Flu Shots Now!

Are you and your family protected from the influenza virus? The CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October, but says that you can still get your flu vaccination throughout the flu season to protect yourself and those around you. The flu season peaks between December and March, but can go through May, so it is crucial to be …