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Tick Talk: How to Protect Your Family (2026 Stats & Prevention Guide)

Tick activity peaks between May and July, with May seeing the highest rate of tick-related emergency visits at 134 per 100,000 people. Over 89,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported in 2023 alone, making it the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. Most tick bites can be evaluated and treated at an urgent care center rather than the ER. Prevention includes wearing protective clothing, using EPA-approved repellents, performing full-body tick checks after outdoor activity, and maintaining your yard to reduce tick habitats.

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Lower Cholesterol with these Foods

A nutritional and health term that is frequently thrown around a lot is cholesterol, but our medical teams at Integrity Urgent Care hear a lot of questions and have to clarify a lot of confusion surrounding the term. Essentially, while there is good cholesterol that your body needs, many of us have an excess of bad cholesterol. This bad cholesterol can lead to many issues, including clogging arteries and decreasing heart function as well as damaging your liver. Fortunately, if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, or if you simply want to head off an issue before it arises, there are ways you can lower your cholesterol with your diet.

Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Norovirus

Norovirus is an infection that is not necessarily dangerous but can keep you home for several days. Young children, older adults, and anyone with an underlying disease may experience more complications or symptoms from the virus for a longer period. It’s important to know not only what symptoms to look out for, but also what you can do to prevent contracting norovirus.

Is Strep Throat Contagious? How It Spreads and What You Can Do

When you think of early spring, birdsong and blooming flowers come to mind. Unfortunately, another common sign of the season is a rise in strep throat cases. While strep throat can strike at any time of year, it spreads more easily during certain seasons. Below is your guide to understanding how strep throat spreads and how to stay healthy when it’s going around.