Do I Have COVID-19, the Flu, a Cold, or Something Else?
          
          
            With overlapping symptoms, it can be tough to tell if you have COVID-19, the flu, or a common cold. Yet knowing the difference means receiving proper treatment more quickly. Read on to learn the symptoms of each, and when to seek care.
          
          Oct 16th, 2025
         
      
          
        
      
          
        
      
          
        
          
                        
                        How to Know If That Cut Needs Stitches
          
          
            Oops. You did it again. Or your kid did. Somebody in your home or on the playground just opened up a huge gash in their skin. Is that something that can heal on its own? Or do you need to rush to urgent care for stitches? Here’s how to know.
          
          Jul 9th, 2025
         
      
          
        
          
                        
                        Who Should Be Tested for STDs and How Often?
          
          
            Are you due, or overdue, for sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing? Getting tested regularly protects you and your partners from these types of communicable diseases. Read on to learn more about how frequently STD testing is needed, and for who.
          
          Jun 2nd, 2025
         
      
          
        
          
                        
                        When Does a Fever Warrant a Trip to Urgent Care?
          
          
            A common symptom of many illnesses, fever is often treatable at home. Sometimes, though, fevers can be serious, requiring a visit to an urgent care facility. Here’s how to know when fever becomes medically urgent.
          
          May 8th, 2025
         
      
          
        
      
          
        
          
                        
                        Why You Shouldn't Ignore Shortness of Breath
          
          
            Shortness of breath is common after physical exertion, but if it happens at other times, it could be a sign of a serious health problem. Here’s why you should never ignore this important symptom.
          
          Mar 10th, 2025
         
      
       
  
                                          
                                    
  
  
    
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