Vitality Urgent Care Blog

April 30, 2025

Spring allergies in Illinois are triggered by pollen from trees like oak, maple, and birch. Learn how to recognize symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and fatigue—and explore effective treatments and prevention tips from Vitality Urgent Care.

January 28, 2025

Curious about the flu and how to stay protected? Vitality Urgent Care has answers to common flu questions—from symptoms and prevention tips to when you should get tested or vaccinated. Find out how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold, how the flu spreads, and what you can do to stay healthy this season. Get the info you need to take on flu season with confidence!

March 18, 2025

Curious about the flu and how to stay protected? Vitality Urgent Care has answers to common flu questions—from symptoms and prevention tips to when you should get tested or vaccinated. Find out how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold, how the flu spreads, and what you can do to stay healthy this season. Get the info you need to take on flu season with confidence!

January 8, 2025

Curious about the flu and how to stay protected? Vitality Urgent Care has answers to common flu questions—from symptoms and prevention tips to when you should get tested or vaccinated. Find out how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold, how the flu spreads, and what you can do to stay healthy this season. Get the info you need to take on flu season with confidence!

December 5, 2024

Curious about the flu and how to stay protected? Vitality Urgent Care has answers to common flu questions—from symptoms and prevention tips to when you should get tested or vaccinated. Find out how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold, how the flu spreads, and what you can do to stay healthy this season. Get the info you need to take on flu season with confidence!

December 3, 2024

Curious about the flu and how to stay protected? Vitality Urgent Care has answers to common flu questions—from symptoms and prevention tips to when you should get tested or vaccinated. Find out how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold, how the flu spreads, and what you can do to stay healthy this season. Get the info you need to take on flu season with confidence!

October 4, 2024

Unlock affordable, high-quality X-ray services at Vitality Urgent Care, offering comprehensive diagnostics for upper and lower extremities, chest, spine, and skull as convenient add-ons to office visits. Benefit from our advanced digital X-ray technology for quick, accurate imaging at a flat rate, ensuring efficient and integrated care without the need for appointments. Choose Vitality Urgent Care for accessible, seamless healthcare solutions

November 13, 2024

Walking Pneumonia Diagnosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Why Vitality Urgent Care is the Top Walk-In Clinic for Kids and Adults Walking pneumonia, often mild but contagious, can impact children and adults…

December 15, 2023

Vitality Urgent Care is thrilled to announce our relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility at 56 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, starting January 22, 2023. Designed to enhance patient experience, our new location offers extended hours, an innovative digital radiology suite, and comprehensive on-site laboratory services, ensuring top-notch medical care. Visit us and experience the pinnacle of urgent care, tailored to fit your busy lifestyle

February 10, 2024

Unlock affordable, high-quality X-ray services at Vitality Urgent Care, offering comprehensive diagnostics for upper and lower extremities, chest, spine, and skull as convenient add-ons to office visits. Benefit from our advanced digital X-ray technology for quick, accurate imaging at a flat rate, ensuring efficient and integrated care without the need for appointments. Choose Vitality Urgent Care for accessible, seamless healthcare solutions

December 6, 2023

Discover how Vitality Urgent Care plays a crucial role in managing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). With rapid and accurate diagnostic testing, tailored treatment plans for different age groups, and comprehensive guidance on symptom management and prevention, Vitality Urgent Care ensures effective care and support for those affected by RSV. Their dedicated approach focuses on patient-specific needs, ensuring timely intervention and education for better health outcomes.

October 20, 2023

Initial Assessment: Subtle Signs Parents Should Look For. Diagnosing Concussions: Beyond Just a Bump on the Head. The Truth About Cognitive Rest. Neuropsych Testing: A Useful but Limited Tool. Long-Term Risks: What Research Tells Us. Return-to-Play Guidelines

June 15, 2023

Updated: June 15th, 2023 Summer is a delightful season filled with picnics, swimming, hiking, and soaking up the sun. However, the joy of summer can sometimes be marred by the…

November 20, 2024

When faced with an unexpected illness or injury, deciding where to seek care is critical. Should you visit the emergency room (ER), or is an urgent care clinic the better…

March 20, 2023

Updated: March 20th, 2023 Urgent care centers and emergency rooms are two most common options for medical care but with important differences. It is crucial to understand the differences between…

March 7, 2023

Updated: March 7th, 2023 We all experience stomach troubles from time to time, but when you’re hit with sudden and severe symptoms, it can be hard to know what’s causing…

March 4, 2023

Updated: March 4th, 2023 As a leading provider of urgent care services, Vitality Urgent Care is committed to helping individuals maintain good health and wellbeing. We will share some valuable…

June 7, 2019

While we are excited finally getting the swimsuits and getting out for a nice pleasant natural tanning experience. Too much sunbathing can actually be very dangerous to your skin in…

April 20, 2019

Spring is here and it is time to get children outside. Research has shown that there are many benefits to children playing outdoors, here are few benefits!   Learning -Playing…

January 17, 2019

It is common for children to have various skin rashes. More often than not, rashes on child’s skin are not a cause for worry. They are often caused by changes…

November 7, 2018

Telemedicine or Virtual Health connects patients to medical providers via smartphones, tablets, and computers – making access to Healthcare easy, timely and more affordable. Vitality Urgent and Primary Care is…

October 18, 2018

Celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to…

October 16, 2018

Urinary tract infection is a UTI. It is caused by germs getting into the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The…

October 4, 2018

Is it already the Influenza (Flu) season? Influenza, or flu, is an infection caused by the influenza virus. It affects your throat, breathing tube, and lungs (the respiratory system). It…

June 9, 2018

What are allergies? An allergy is when your body’s immune system overreacts to something that you eat, drink, breathe or touch. Allergies may cause symptoms such as a runny nose,…

April 7, 2018

What is pharyngitis or a sore throat? Pharyngitis indicates inflammation of the throat. Depending on the cause, patients may have other symptoms, such as fever, headache, runny nose, cough, hoarseness,…

September 29, 2018

Get quality care in the comfort of your own home and say goodbye to uncomfortable waiting rooms. Vitality Urgent and Primary Care makes medical care at home quick, easy, and affordable!…

March 1, 2014

A slowly growing body of literature on the impact of medical house call programs concludes that these programs are effective in reducing hospital and emergency room use and improving patient quality…