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Archive for the ‘Injuries’ Category

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?

Nov 20, 2019
  Dear Dr. vybe, What I love about this time of year is that there are fewer pests to bug me while I try to [...]
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Dear Dr. vybe: “Are These South Philly Strays a Danger to My Child?”

Sep 13, 2019
  Dear Dr. vybe,   My neighborhood is sort of known for stray cats, much to my son’s excitement — he [...]
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Keep an Eye on It: Preventing Eye Injuries

Sep 3, 2019
When it comes to eye injuries, it’s always wise to be on the lookout — literally! Eye issues can result in serious [...]
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vybe’s Got Your Back: Our Guide to Backpack Safety

Aug 15, 2019
  Back to school season is here, and it’s time to think about the age old, essential school (and fashion) [...]
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An enlarged image of a past child vybe urgent care patient swimming in a pool.

4 Ways to Swim Safely This Summer

Jul 30, 2019
  Nothing beats the summer heat like a dip in the pool or a relaxing float in the ocean waves. While swimming [...]
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A group of past male vybe urgent care patients trying to climb a pole covered in grease.

Dear Dr. vybe: “I Busted My Groin at a South Philly Street Fest. What Now?”

Jul 25, 2019
  Dear Dr. vybe, This past May, I hit a new low. Literally. You don’t know shame until you’re 27-feet up a [...]
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An image of a vybe urgent care patient having first aid gauze applied around his knee due to having an injury.

4 Most Common Summer Outdoor Injuries

Jun 25, 2019
  Nothing ruins summer fun like a burn, bruise, or blister. As the days get longer and people are out enjoying [...]
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Christoffer Engstrom sitting on a bench at the beach.

5 Expert Tips for Summer Safety Down at the Shore

May 24, 2019
Ah, summer is just around the corner! The season of sunny New Jersey beaches and boardwalks, ice cream truck [...]
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An image of a past vybe urgent care patient's glasses on the beach on a hot summer day.

8 Helpful Sunscreen Tips Before Heading Into Summer

May 6, 2019
  It’s that time of year again, when Philadelphians begin heading “down the shore” for a summer of [...]
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The 12 Ailments of Christmas

Dec 10, 2018
The holidays should be the “most wonderful time of the year”, which makes it especially challenging when someone [...]
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