COVID Vaccines and Boosters

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Mar 6, 2023 | COVID Updates

Living among COVID-19 the past few years has meant a lot of research, testing, and confusion for some. With all the information available, you may be asking yourself “Am I eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine or COVID booster?”  COVID Vaccines and Boosters  It can be...

Rare Disease Day

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Feb 21, 2023 | Diseases

National Health Observances (NHOs) are days, weeks, and even months dedicated to bringing awareness to various health topics, diseases, and conditions. For example, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, National Poison Prevention Week is in March, and the last...

Lice

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Feb 14, 2023 | Urgent Care

Lice are a common problem, especially in children. While they can be a great nuisance, they can be removed with proper treatment. However, if not treated, they can become a recurring problem as you get reinfected with consistent contact. Lice These tiny insects are...

What Is Dog Flu and Can People Get It

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Feb 10, 2023 | Illnesses

Canine influenza or “dog flu” is a certain type of Influenza A virus known to infect dogs. This virus causes respiratory infections in dogs.  What Is Dog Flu And Can People Get It It should be noted that no human infections with dog flu have ever been reported in...

Colds

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Feb 7, 2023 | Illnesses, Urgent Care

We all know the familiar feeling, a stuffy nose, sore throat, and maybe a slight fever. We will all come into contact with the common cold, and maybe even more than once a year. Data from experts tell us that most adults will have 2-3 colds per year, and infants and...