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Respiratory Synncytial Virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. The virus infects the lungs and breathing passages. The symptoms of RSV might have those that are similar to a cold such as congestion, mild headache, cough, fever or a general ill feeling. The type...
It looks like the flu and feels like the flu but isn’t… You are feverish, have body aches, coughing and congested. You are certain that you have the flu and head over to the clinic to get tested and treated but your test comes back negative. The flu isn’t the...
Flu trends for 2019/2020 are having some that predict shaking their heads According to USA Today, “This flu season is the earliest this decade that the percentage of visits to health care providers associated with influenza-like illnesses is above the national baseline – the last time it exceeded the baseline this...
It is the “most wonderful time of the year” unless you suffer from Cedar Fever. If you are an allergy sufferer living anywhere within a broad strip of Central Texas that stretches from the Red River to the Rio Grande, you already know the misery that the pollen of the...
Do I have a cold or is it the flu? You wake up and you are congested and as the day goes on you become achy and feverish and you begin to wonder if you have the “crud” or if this is the flu. During this time of year, we...
My Urgent Care Clinic in Boerne can provide quality and efficient care. Open extended hours as well as holidays, My Urgent Care Clinic is often the best option for everything from pediatric medical needs to geriatric health concerns. Going to the clinic can even stabilize some situations until the patient...
It is Thanksgiving week! Today starts the most traveled time of the entire year. My Urgent Care is here to take care of our families from near and far. My Urgent Care is open 8am-8pm every day of the week - INCLUDING Thanksgiving. My Urgent Care can take care of...
Did you know that My Urgent Care clinic can do X-Ray's on site and give referrals should additional treatment be needed? A trip to the emergency room can be expensive and My Urgent Care Clinic can save you time and money when there is a need for imaging. We...
Allergies like hay fever can cause a chronic dry cough. Sometimes patients are sensitive to other allergens such as dust, pet dander, pollen and mold to name a few, that will also cause the patient to develop a chronic cough. Sometimes patients will develop allergic or acute bronchitis that...
No one likes to get out to see the doctor when the weather is bad. That is why My Urgent Care Clinic works to go above and beyond for our patients. We are located on 910 River Road. You do not need an appointment to be seen by a qualified...
Fever - when you have one it can be uncomfortable when it is in your child it can be concerning. A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. A normal temperature can vary from person to person, but it is usually around 98.6 F. A fever is...
Not sure if you should take your child to an Urgent Care? Did you know that an urgent care clinic can address most of the after hour needs for pediatric care. Some reasons to bring your child to an urgent care clinic when you can't see your pediatrician are: *...
My child may have the Flu… You have just received that call from the school nurse that every parent dreads “ your child is running a fever and you need to come get him or her”. You covered all you bases – got the flu shot, washed hands and still...
Sinus Headache - what can you do about them? You feel constant pain behind your cheekbones, forehead and bridge of your nose. Sometimes the pain gets worse as you move around and you may have a runny nose or a feeling of fullness in your ears. Your sinuses are air-filled...
Do you find yourself waking up at night gasping for air? Maybe your significant other tells you that your snoring annoys them. Do you feel excessively tired or sleepy during your day? These are signs of possible sleep apnea and can have health impacts beyond just affecting your quality...
Worried that you might have Strep Throat? Step throat is common among children but can also affect adults. Viruses are the most common cause of a sore throat. However, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep) Group...
Respiratory Season Is Coming Every year this happens. We get tired of the summer heat and look forward to the cooler temperatures of the Fall and Winter but with the change in seasons comes a change from allergy season to respiratory season. We have returned from our summer vacations back...
The Belly Blues We call it the Stomach Flu or Gastroenteritis. Maybe it is from food poisoning or maybe it is viral. The symptoms are similar and miserable. The signs and symptoms are unmistakable: Diarrhea – watery stool Nausea and/or vomiting Muscle aches or headache Occasionally a low grade fever...
Sprains, Strains and Bruises and Breaks From weekend warriors to daily tasks, everyone takes a fall now and then. Sometimes we just don’t bounce right back. How do you know if this is something to be seen by a doctor? A sprain happens when the ligaments, or fibrous tissue, connecting...
When do you need stitches? You are making dinner and cut yourself. A child is playing on the playground and takes a spill. Knowing if your wound needs to be seen for stitches is an important detail to avoid getting an infection or worse. From the size of the wound...
Lice Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. An infestation of head lice, called pediculosis capitis, most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another. A head lice...
Greatest Medical Innovations According to Doctors You probably have your own opinions on what are the greatest medical inventions of our time. Have you ever wondered what doctors think are the greatest medical innovations? You might be surprised to learn what docs sitting around the lunchroom just casually talking...
Strep in the Summer? It happens! It is a myth that Strep only happens in the winter. Strep is a nasty bacteria that tends to make our immune system very angry. While strep can show up just about anywhere, we tend to see it in two major locations – the...
We are already getting kids in our clinic needing school physicals or sports physicals for the coming year. As a parent you do your duty and get your kids evaluated as requested by schools. Have you ever stopped and wondered what we were accomplishing with these exams? Why are these...
Few things can disrupt the day worse than ear pain. Symptoms can vary from a mild pain to sever. You may have a fever associated with it as well. While some times it will resolve itself as in the case of Swimmers Ear, having a medical professional take a look...
The 4th of July is the busiest day of the year for Fire and EMS departments across the country. That probably doesn’t come as a shock to you. What could go wrong when you combine summer heat with dry grass, parties and fireworks? Now last week I went over burn...
Dangers of Dehydration With Summer Coming You’ve heard that we all need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. You have also probably seen reports that we all are living our daily lives dehydrated. Neither is true for most of us but as summer is right around...
You’re hunkered over the toilet praying you’re not going throw up again or you’re curled up on the couch waiting for the next rush of cramps sending you speeding back to the bathroom. Most of us have been there and it’s no fun. Sometimes you just tough it out...
By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of short- and long-term health risks. Did you know that drinking too much can harm your health? Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking, can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver disease,...
Beyond Bumps and Bruises, Sniffles and Sneezes - More than just Urgent Care! Most of us associate the local urgent care clinic as the “go to” for illnesses or inuries only and when we can’t see our regular physician or even worse the same as the Emergency Room. Many patients...
Bullying Why do we love to pick on each other? This has been a hot topic over the last couple of years. We’ve seen in the news children that have even committed suicide from being bullied at school and on social media. Bullying doesn’t stop at the steps of...
If you’ve been experiencing lower back discomfort, cloudy urine, or a persistent fever, you may be suffering from a kidney stone. Fortunately, getting the right kidney stone treatment can help you get back on track. This guide from MY URGENT CARE CLINIC - BOERNE explores what causes kidney stones, the...
Do you know what is needed to enroll for school at Boerne ISD? Are you moving from out of State? If so some requirements for enrolling for classes in the state of Texas may be different than other states. The process may seem overwhelming. Here is all one may need...
Vaccines. Do they work? The short answer is yes. So if they work then why all the controversy? Why does there seem to be such a large, angry, verbal sector of society declaring vaccines to be unsafe? Why are people with no formal medical education able to gain...
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When patients aren't feeling well and the goal is to be treated sometimes mistakes can be made on the medication side. Here are some helpful notes to avoid the most common pitfals when getting your prescriptions as well as some home treatments. https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/ss/slideshow-top-medication-mistakes?ecd=wnl_day_021819&ctr=wnl-day-021819_nsl-LeadModule_cta&mb=LXE1nCHcxSutKIZ%2fUK51ZXg0WleHxvIqj15ztIwZgl4%3d
If your child needs a sports or camp physical before heading off to summer camp, head to My Urgent Care on River Road. Our board-certified clinicians offer comprehensive camp physicals seven days a week with extended weekday hours, so you can get your child’s physical at a time that works...
In the past if a person was injured or ill after hours or on the weekend the first "go to" would be the emergency room. This historically has resulted in long waits and very short visits with a physician. In current times with the rising cost of health care, a...