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Archive for the ‘Injuries’ Category

A wide-angle image of a future vybe urgent care patient reminiscing in pain due to a jammed finger.

Hurt Finger? Get a Grip! Head to Urgent Care

From slamming a car door to dribbling a basketball, there are endless ways to injure your fingers. Hold your hands [...]
A wide-angle image of a group of children on a hiking trail.

Scratching the Surface of Poison Ivy’s Itchy Myths

Is it contagious? Can it enter my bloodstream? Myths about poison ivy can leave you scratching your head. Knowing [...]
Keep Summertime Sweet with Bee Sting Safety

Keep Summertime Sweet with Bee Sting Safety

A buzzing in your soda can. A low hum coming from the flowerbed.  These sounds of summer set the perfect ambiance [...]
Bug Off! The Bug Bite Guide To Get You Through The Season

Bug Off! The Bug Bite Guide to Get You Through the Season

The warmer weather is a pleasure in more ways than one, from outdoor grilling to poolside parties. Naturally, [...]
Sun Protection: Soak Up These 7 Safety Tips

Sun Protection: Soak Up These 7 Safety Tips

With summer in full swing, it’s a pleasure to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, freedom, and fun. Social [...]
6 Tips to Keep You Celebrating Safely This 4th of July

6 Tips to Keep You Celebrating Safely This 4th of July

The 4th of July represents the birth of the United States of America and is usually celebrated with a barbecue with [...]
vybe vs. The ER [Infographic]

vybe vs. The ER [Infographic]

When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people's first reaction is to head to an emergency room. However, if those [...]
A future vybe urgent care child patient in Philadelphia popping a wheelie on a bike.

Dear Dr. vybe: My Friend Got Run Over by a Wheelie Kid. Are the Injuries Serious?

  Dear Dr. vybe, As lifelong Philadelphians, my best friend and I have always prided ourselves on being pretty [...]
An image of a man in a mummers costume during the mummers parade.

Dear Dr. vybe: How Can I Avoid Getting Too Drunk at the Mummers Parade?

  Dear Dr. vybe, While most of the world can agree that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, South [...]
An image of a future vybe urgent care patient with a tick on their leg.

Dear Dr. vybe: How Do I Remove a Tick I Got on My Wissahickon Hike?

  Dear Dr. vybe, What I love about this time of year is that there are fewer pests to bug me while I try to [...]