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Accident Prone: Common Holiday Accidents [INFOGRAPHIC]
It's November, which means the holiday season is nearly here. With all the joy and family gatherings the holidays bring comes injuries and illness, too. Keep your family healthy this year by understanding - and avoiding - the most common holiday accidents. But if you find yourself needing medical attention, find a nearby urgent care center to get the help you need.
What are the Most Common Urgent Care Conditions?
There are many conditions that can be treated at an urgent care facility, from injuries to illnesses. Urgent care is not appropriate for life-threatening conditions (if you experience life-threatening emergencies, call 911); however, for basic illnesses or injuries, urgent care is ideal.
Pediatric Urgent Care vs. Adult Urgent Care
Pediatric and adult urgent care both allow after-hours care for sick or injured patients. However, pediatric urgent care specializes in helping children, while adult urgent care focuses on those over 18.
How Serious Is Your Burn?
A burn injury can happen at anytime. Burn severity ranges from first to fourth degree and can lead to infection if they aren't properly treated. Everyone should know how to gauge the seriousness of burns, when to seek medical care, and how to treat mild burns.