Walk In When You Need Us This is the time of year for colds and flu, but don’t worry… we have you covered all year-round.  When you or your child is feeling under the weather, make an appointment or just walk in to South Strand Internists & Urgent Care or Strand Urgent Care. If you… Read more

We offer onsite digital X-Ray services for adults and children. Because you’re busy or maybe have an unpredictable work schedule, Strand Urgent Care and South Strand Internists & Urgent Care are your fast and convenient sources for digital X-Rays. You may need an X-Ray if you: have had an injury and suspect a broken bone… Read more

  As we age, our bodies change and so do our immune systems.  That’s why high-dose flu vaccines are specially formulated for people 65 years of age and older. The Flu Can be Scary for People 65+ Getting older means greater risk of complications from the flu. Each year approximately 90 percent of flu-related deaths… Read more

Add flu shots for the family to your list of things to do. Get yours at South Strand Internists and Urgent Care.  No matter how long your “To Do” list is, our flu shot should be on it! And with our convenient hours, we fit into any busy schedule. An annual flu vaccination is the… Read more

Here’s a tip for treating jellyfish stings on the beach. Keep a small spray bottle of white vinegar in your beach bag in case you fall victim to the tentacled friends we share the sea with. Vinegar can neutralize the stinging and stop it from spreading. Seek medical attention immediately if stinging is severe, covers… Read more

High temperatures, humidity and/or prolonged heat exposure can cause your body to enter a dangerous condition know as heatstroke. The risk of heatstroke increases during the summer, especially in vacation destinations like ours where people spend more time outside in the heat and humidity than they normally do at home. Young children, older adults and… Read more

We treat lacerations. From fish hooks to oyster shells, sharp edges abound on our beautiful beaches and rivers. If you encounter a severe laceration, apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or clean article of clothing. Continue that pressure until you have been seen by a medical professional at the nearest Urgent Care… Read more

This booster shot target both the original strain of the Coronavirus and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now. This bivalent vaccine might be right for you depending on your vaccine status and whether you’ve had COVID recently.  Give our office a call to find out. Strand Urgent Care in… Read more