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2020 has been a roller coaster and COVID-19 was the biggest bump in the road. And you have to agree that in the fight to save our physical health, our mental health may have suffered a lot due to quarantine and being away from our work, friends, and family. While quarantine may have been lifted in a lot of countries and states, the virus still exists and we still need to take care while attending crowded gatherings.

So in this situation, how can one take care of their mental health so it isn’t affected by the medical threat of the virus or the distance from our people? We’ve got a few tips that can help you out:

• Physical Exercise

Physical exercise has long been proven to be a great booster for mental and physical health. So it makes sense that while your life is paused in other aspects, you stay active physically. While it’s true that gyms may not be a good idea at this time, you can always check in with your trainers on Zoom or check YouTube for workout routines that work for you.

• Food and Nutrition

Not eating can lead to multiple health problems, including lethargy, and even anxiety. While self-isolating or working from home, you can make sure that your diet is well planned so you can stay fit even as you stay at home. Have your breakfast, lunch, or dinner on time so that both your food and physical exercises can work for the best. And remember to stay hydrated because that’s the key to good health.

• Sleep Cycle Maintenance

As important as exercise and food are, your sleep is equally important. Make sure that you follow an 8-hour sleep cycle because it works great for your mind, body, and skin alike.

• Break the Routine

You may be working or studying from home, or following strict SOPs as you go to work. But this means that you’re following a routine, which can be a dent in your mental wellbeing. Routine tasks are fun, but the predictability can bring about a mental block that can’t be challenged without creative breaks. So make sure you have entertainment or other options planned out so you can take breaks whenever work or life becomes too much.

• Stay in Touch

Despite quarantine and isolation, social media has made sure that you can stay in touch with your family and friends. Not only that, but you should also stay in touch with your primary care provider so you can be safe and COVID-free after following all SOPs.

And if your primary care provider isn’t available, you can always visit Prompt Urgent Care where our expert doctors can help you out without fail.

Prompt Urgent Care is a freestanding facility near San Antonio that was created with a vision to help people in our community by offering top quality medical services that are offered in hospital emergency rooms and Urgent Care. This means that despite not being located near hospitals, such communities can find medical help from our 7 days a Week services measures to make sure our services are beneficial to all people, and some of the benefits of visiting our premises are as follows:

1. Urgent Care Availability

Emergencies are a nuisance that comes without warning and require urgent attention otherwise your health can deteriorate. At Prompt Urgent Care, you can get urgent care without any hassles.

2 .Close Proximity to your Residence

Our clinic is located at the heart of your community, which means that you can visit us at any time without driving too far or searching for locations on the Internet. 

3. Expert Staff and Team

Our team is experienced and trained to attend to all kinds of emergencies that may befall you, and you don’t have to worry while bringing your loved ones to Prompt Urgent Care because we understand your need for quality medical care, and can provide it to you 7 days a week.

4. One-Stop-Shop for Emergencies

We offer a range of medical services – from emergency to sports physicals, and even COVID-19 rapid testing. So no matter what health crisis you’re going through, we’re here to help.

Take a look at the full list of our services here.

5. Proper Attention without Fail

Unlike others, ours is made to fit the community we’re located at, and we don’t let you wait too long to get medical attention. We keep your health at first priority and thus, have low waiting times so you can be attended to as soon as you visit.

Get to know more about Prompt Urgent Care by visiting our services or FAQs. Or you can get in touch via call at: +1 210-759-4375

Winter is almost upon us and so is the flu season. But why is that more critical now than it was in the past? Because of COVID-19. The pandemic has made sure that we’re on high alert when it comes to our health, and there are multiple precautions you can take while also wearing masks and using sanitizers at all times.

One of these precautions is the flu vaccine. This season, you’ve got to take even better care of getting all your health shields in place, and getting your vaccine shot is the first and foremost priority, especially for high-risk individuals like kids, older people, or pregnant women.

But there are a lot of people who say that the odds of getting the flu are so high, the vaccine doesn’t hold any importance at all. But we say that these vaccines can keep you out of the hospital, and keep you away from health risks that can be harmful to you or your family. Some more reasons why getting vaccinated can work for your best interests are as follows…

Vaccines reduce the risk of serious complications

You should know, especially at the onset of Coronavirus, that the flu isn’t just the flu sometimes, it’s a symptom of something much more dangerous. So you getting a vaccine can not only reduce the chances of that but also keep your family safe.

Research has found that getting flu vaccinations can lessen the risk of intensive care by 75% in children and 40% in adults. That’s why it’s important that you get your vaccine shots taken well before any health risk occurs.

Even minor flu can be a barrier to your daily life

Flu may seem like a normal occurrence but it really isn’t. Even if you don’t get major flu and fever bouts, even the most minor condition can be a nuisance, and vaccines can prevent that. Yes, vaccinations can have side effects, but they last for a very short term and can benefit you in the long run.

It can save you from hospitalization

As we mentioned before, flu vaccines can greatly reduce the need to be hospitalized, which is something you should be focusing on. With hospitals being high-risk areas for COVID-19, it isn’t favorable to stay in one for a long period of time especially if you’re not well yourself. Thus, getting a vaccine can reduce that risk and help you feel better without being admitted to any such facility.

And finally…

Flu shots can be a good way to give back to the community. How? It’s simple: Influenza can be contagious, and in a time like this when people are already far apart, giving each other the flu just because you think a vaccine isn’t important won’t be a good step. So take care of yourself, your children, and the older people in your community, and get a flu shot to play your part in keeping the pandemic and other diseases at bay.

You can visit Prompt Urgent Care to get your flu vaccination. Get in touch today!