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New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

 Chandana  Balasubramanian
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How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year millions of people fell...

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Illness and injuries happen unexpectedly—often causing you to need medical care on short...

Can You Get an STD Test at an Urgent Care?

Can You Get an STD Test at an Urgent Care?

Before we dive in, the quick answer is, yes, you CAN get STD testing at urgent care. Some...

Hot Topics for Men's Health Month

Hot Topics for Men's Health Month

Men are more likely to die from preventable health conditions than women, according to the World...

Hot Topics for Women’s Health Month

Hot Topics for Women’s Health Month

Women’s health is complex. Not only are women more at risk for certain health conditions like...

9 Ways Urgent Care Clinics Help Women Stay On Top Of Their Health

9 Ways Urgent Care Clinics Help Women Stay On Top Of Their Health

May is Women’s Health Month! This is the perfect time to talk about how urgent care clinics can...

Lyme Disease: What is It and How Do You Prevent it?

Lyme Disease: What is It and How Do You Prevent it?

Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria transmitted through a tick bite. While not all...

4 Valentine’s Day Gifts That Make Your Heart Healthy

4 Valentine’s Day Gifts That Make Your Heart Healthy

For most couples, Valentine's Day is a day to commemorate and celebrate love. So it may be no...

STDs are on the rise: What you should know

STDs are on the rise: What you should know

It’s time to set aside embarrassment and awkwardness and have the talk. Sexually transmitted...

Visualizing convenient care: Solv’s new illustrations

Visualizing convenient care: Solv’s new illustrations

At Solv Health, we believe everyone deserves to be free from the stress of everyday healthcare....

XBB.1.5: A new Covid variant spreads across the US. What do you need to know?

XBB.1.5: A new Covid variant spreads across the US. What do you nee...

The holidays may have ended, but COVID continues to loom large. As you navigate the new year, the...

Why taking too many antibiotics can be harmful

Why taking too many antibiotics can be harmful

Few things are more frustrating than feeling sick and finding out there’s nothing you can do to...

The 2022 Solv Guide to Health Insurance

The 2022 Solv Guide to Health Insurance

The final months of the year can be some of the most stressful for a variety of reasons: gift...

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID made us rethink our daily routines to keep from getting sick and to protect others from...

New Omicron Bivalent COVID-19 Booster: What is it? When should you get it?

New Omicron Bivalent COVID-19 Booster: What is it? When should you ...

On August 31st, 2022, the US FDA authorized new single-dose booster shots for COVID-19, targeting...

How to catch and stop mastitis early

How to catch and stop mastitis early

With so many things to consider in the first few months of a baby’s life, it can sometimes be...

6 Creative Ways to Remove a Splinter

6 Creative Ways to Remove a Splinter

Splinters are a huge bummer. At best, they’re irritating. At worst, they can get infected and...

How to Remove a Tick

How to Remove a Tick

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, a pet owner, or you live in specific regions of the...

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $517 Skin Cancer Removal

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $517 Skin Cancer Removal

As part of Solv’s ClearPriceTM initiative, our team is highlighting real-life stories about how...

Debunking Sunscreen Myths And How To Choose A Great One

Debunking Sunscreen Myths And How To Choose A Great One

“Don’t forget your sunscreen!” You can probably remember hearing your mom yell this as you dart...

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Illness and injuries happen unexpectedly—often causing you to need medical care on short...

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $517 Skin Cancer Removal

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $517 Skin Cancer Removal

As part of Solv’s ClearPriceTM initiative, our team is highlighting real-life stories about how...

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $6,000 Emergency Room Bill

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $6,000 Emergency Room Bill

As part of Solv’s ClearPriceTM initiative, our team is highlighting real-life stories about how...

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: Six Different Bills for Knee Surgery

Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: Six Different Bills for Knee Surgery

As part of Solv’s ClearPriceTM initiative, our team is highlighting real-life stories about how...

Are Urgent Care Centers Expensive?

Are Urgent Care Centers Expensive?

Many people worry that urgent care centers might be more expensive than emergency rooms or...

How Much Does Telemedicine Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Does Telemedicine Cost Without Insurance?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when most of the world was quarantined in the confines of their own...

How Much Do Stitches Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Do Stitches Cost Without Insurance?

You fell and got a nasty gash that’s going to require stitches. You can easily get it fixed at an...

How Much Does a Doctor’s Visit Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Does a Doctor’s Visit Cost Without Insurance?

Going to the doctor for any reason can be expensive. Without insurance, you can expect to pay...

How Much Do Annual Physicals Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Do Annual Physicals Cost Without Insurance?

If you are in need of an annual physical, you may be wondering how much annual physicals cost...

Why is My Copay Higher for Urgent Care Centers?

Why is My Copay Higher for Urgent Care Centers?

Urgent care centers can be a huge help when you or a family member needs immediate care for an...

Is Urgent Care Covered by Medicare?

Is Urgent Care Covered by Medicare?

If you require urgent medical care, you might wonder if urgent care centers accept your...

What You Need to Know About Surprise Bills

What You Need to Know About Surprise Bills

This year, more than 50% of Americans will struggle to pay for medical bills, according to data...

How to Save Money on Healthcare Through Self-Pay

How to Save Money on Healthcare Through Self-Pay

Americans hold a few core beliefs about how health insurance is supposed to work. They know that...

What is Price Transparency? A consumer’s guide to healthcare costs

What is Price Transparency? A consumer’s guide to healthcare costs

No one likes receiving a surprise medical bill, especially when the cost wasn’t clear at the...

Freestanding ERs vs. Urgent Care: Big Difference Is Your Medical Bill

Freestanding ERs vs. Urgent Care: Big Difference Is Your Medical Bill

NBC News recently did an eye-opening report on the main differences between freestanding...

New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

With kids back in school, juggling your daily routines can already be a handful. However, as...

Vaccines Aren’t the Only Way to Stay Healthy this COVID, Flu & RSV Season

Vaccines Aren’t the Only Way to Stay Healthy this COVID, Flu & RSV ...

This article has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season.By now you’re probably expecting to...

How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year millions of people fell...

Your Guide to Fall Vaccines 2023 - Flu shots, COVID boosters and RSV immunization

Your Guide to Fall Vaccines 2023 - Flu shots, COVID boosters and RS...

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year, the resurgence of RSV and...

Flu Shot Pros and Cons

Flu Shot Pros and Cons

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season.Vaccines, especially the flu shot and...

Norovirus stomach flu spike: How to stay healthy and prevent its spread

Norovirus stomach flu spike: How to stay healthy and prevent its sp...

Norovirus, commonly known as the ‘stomach bug’, ‘stomach flu’, or the ‘winter vomiting bug’ rears...

Sick kids? Solv has your back with pediatric care

Sick kids? Solv has your back with pediatric care

Your child is under the weather, so you call your pediatrician. They say, “Our next available...

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID made us rethink our daily routines to keep from getting sick and to protect others from...

Flu season 2022 may be bad, experts warn. Are you prepared?

Flu season 2022 may be bad, experts warn. Are you prepared?

Why the 2022 flu season may be worse The flu was almost non-existent during the last few...

9 Surprising Things You’re Doing to Help Yourself Get the Flu

9 Surprising Things You’re Doing to Help Yourself Get the Flu

Just when you thought you had checked all the boxes in your fight against the COVID-19 virus, flu...

8 Important Things to Know About the Flu Shot

8 Important Things to Know About the Flu Shot

Getting an annual flu shot is one of the best steps you can take to prepare for flu season and...

When You Should NOT Go To an Urgent Care

When You Should NOT Go To an Urgent Care

Urgent care doesn't make sense in some cases and you should always know the difference between...

Urgent Care Center vs. Emergency Room

Urgent Care Center vs. Emergency Room

Urgent care centers are different from emergency rooms in many ways. While they provide...

Top 5 Flu Elixirs. Yes, There Is Bourbon.

Top 5 Flu Elixirs. Yes, There Is Bourbon.

When you’re not feeling so hot, is instant relief too much to ask for? (Answer: Of course...

6 Ways to Kill a Cold Before it Starts

6 Ways to Kill a Cold Before it Starts

Perhaps the most annoying thing about the common cold is right there in its name: it's common....

5 Cold Weather Health Myths Debunked

5 Cold Weather Health Myths Debunked

When it comes to getting sick, we've all heard the adages about cold weather causing colds and...

New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

New COVID boosters & RSV vaccines: What you need to know to stay safe

With kids back in school, juggling your daily routines can already be a handful. However, as...

How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster, And RSV Vaccine

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year millions of people fell...

Vaccines Aren’t the Only Way to Stay Healthy this COVID, Flu & RSV Season

Vaccines Aren’t the Only Way to Stay Healthy this COVID, Flu & RSV ...

This article has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season.By now you’re probably expecting to...

Your Guide to Fall Vaccines 2023 - Flu shots, COVID boosters and RSV immunization

Your Guide to Fall Vaccines 2023 - Flu shots, COVID boosters and RS...

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year, the resurgence of RSV and...

Flu Shot Pros and Cons

Flu Shot Pros and Cons

This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season.Vaccines, especially the flu shot and...

New COVID variant XBB.1.16 ‘Arcturus’ in the US: What you need to know

New COVID variant XBB.1.16 ‘Arcturus’ in the US: What you need to know

XBB 1.16 is the latest version of the Omicron variant. According to the World Health Organization...

XBB.1.5: A new Covid variant spreads across the US. What do you need to know?

XBB.1.5: A new Covid variant spreads across the US. What do you nee...

The holidays may have ended, but COVID continues to loom large. As you navigate the new year, the...

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID habits worth keeping, and those you can leave behind

COVID made us rethink our daily routines to keep from getting sick and to protect others from...

New Omicron Bivalent COVID-19 Booster: What is it? When should you get it?

New Omicron Bivalent COVID-19 Booster: What is it? When should you ...

On August 31st, 2022, the US FDA authorized new single-dose booster shots for COVID-19, targeting...

Back to School 2022: Tips to protect your kids from Omicron BA.5

Back to School 2022: Tips to protect your kids from Omicron BA.5

The beginning of a new school year is always hectic. It’s a whirlwind of activities with lots...

6 Things to know about Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. The latest COVID variants are spreading faster with more breakthrough infections.

6 Things to know about Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. The latest COVID vari...

Another day, another COVID-19 variant in the news — at least that’s what it feels like these...

9 Monkeypox Questions Answered: What is monkeypox and should you worry?

9 Monkeypox Questions Answered: What is monkeypox and should you wo...

More than five thousand cases of monkeypox have been reported in countries where it’s not...

COVID vaccines for small children: Do kids under 5 need them? All you need to know

COVID vaccines for small children: Do kids under 5 need them? All y...

For parents of babies, toddlers, and young kids, the long wait for COVID vaccines is over. On...

Getting back to health: your checklist for 2022

Getting back to health: your checklist for 2022

Every May is National Women’s Health Month and for many it’s a time to resolve to make positive...

Protecting Your Kids with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Protecting Your Kids with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Children ages 5-11 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose. This news comes...

Parent Tips for a “no burn-out, no bummer” summer with kids

Parent Tips for a “no burn-out, no bummer” summer with kids

For most of us, the promise of an impending summer break once inspired pure, giddy excitement...

Omicron BA.2 ‘stealth’ variant: Do you need to worry about the dominant strain sweeping across the U.S?

Omicron BA.2 ‘stealth’ variant: Do you need to worry about the domi...

The newly-emerged Omicron BA.2 (BA2) subvariant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the...

COVID Booster: Do you need the second booster shot?

COVID Booster: Do you need the second booster shot?

The BA.2 Omicron subvariant is now the dominant version of COVID-19 in the U.S. According to the...

COVID Etiquette Tips: How to Plan Stress-free Springtime Gatherings

COVID Etiquette Tips: How to Plan Stress-free Springtime Gatherings

 This year, we’re finally heading into the spring season with optimism and fresh energy. Like...

People Are Saying COVID Could Become “Endemic” But What Does That Mean?

People Are Saying COVID Could Become “Endemic” But What Does That M...

The word “endemic” has become a trendy talking point in pandemic lingo — the latest of...

Norovirus stomach flu spike: How to stay healthy and prevent its spread

Norovirus stomach flu spike: How to stay healthy and prevent its sp...

Norovirus, commonly known as the ‘stomach bug’, ‘stomach flu’, or the ‘winter vomiting bug’ rears...

Sick kids? Solv has your back with pediatric care

Sick kids? Solv has your back with pediatric care

Your child is under the weather, so you call your pediatrician. They say, “Our next available...

6 Creative Ways to Remove a Splinter

6 Creative Ways to Remove a Splinter

Splinters are a huge bummer. At best, they’re irritating. At worst, they can get infected and...

Back to School 2022: Tips to protect your kids from Omicron BA.5

Back to School 2022: Tips to protect your kids from Omicron BA.5

The beginning of a new school year is always hectic. It’s a whirlwind of activities with lots...

COVID vaccines for small children: Do kids under 5 need them? All you need to know

COVID vaccines for small children: Do kids under 5 need them? All y...

For parents of babies, toddlers, and young kids, the long wait for COVID vaccines is over. On...

Protecting Your Kids with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Protecting Your Kids with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Children ages 5-11 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose. This news comes...

How to Talk to Young Kids About the COVID Vaccine: Tips from a Pediatrician

How to Talk to Young Kids About the COVID Vaccine: Tips from a Pedi...

Now that children ages 5 to 11 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, families everywhere are...

16 COVID-Takes on Holiday Traditions, and other creative ideas

16 COVID-Takes on Holiday Traditions, and other creative ideas

As the holiday season approaches, you may be wondering how you’re going to enjoy certain...

Halloween & COVID-19: 13 Ideas How to Celebrate Safely

Halloween & COVID-19: 13 Ideas How to Celebrate Safely

The thought of celebrating Halloween during a pandemic can be a little scary. But it can still...

5 Unexpected Halloween Allergies

5 Unexpected Halloween Allergies

On All Hallows Eve the pumpkins, goblins, ghouls and ghosts appear on the streets, dressed in...

From Apple Picking to Preserving: 4 Safety Tips for Fall Treats

From Apple Picking to Preserving: 4 Safety Tips for Fall Treats

Fall is the time for pumpkin and apple picking, and trick or treating. As well, many people...

6 Halloween Tricks and How to Treat Them

6 Halloween Tricks and How to Treat Them

Halloween is approaching and kids everywhere are ready to put on their best costume and walk...

Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips That Will Keep Injury Free

Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips That Will Keep Injury Free

Fall is here and that means Halloween and pumpkins are all about. Designing your...

Solv It! Keeping kids healthy in the face of COVID and the Delta variant

Solv It! Keeping kids healthy in the face of COVID and the Delta va...

Our purpose at Solv is to free everyone from the stress of everyday health care. Usually that...

5 Back To School Tips: Directly From The School Nurse

5 Back To School Tips: Directly From The School Nurse

We spoke to Amy Huey, head school nurse at University Park Elementary, to hear her top 5 tips for...

8 Basic First Aid Skills Every Parent Should Know

8 Basic First Aid Skills Every Parent Should Know

We wish we could protect our kids from everything. But unfortunately, injuries are part of life,...

Planning a 2021 Summer Vacation? Here's Your Post-COVID Peace of Mind Travel Checklist

Planning a 2021 Summer Vacation? Here's Your Post-COVID Peace of Mi...

WATCH NOW: Solv It! Keeping kids healthy in the face of COVID and the Delta variant UPDATE: As...

Fully vaccinated? Here’s what you can start doing again safely

Fully vaccinated? Here’s what you can start doing again safely

UPDATE: As of July 17, 2021, the latest CDC guidance on masking for fully vaccinated individuals...

How to Keep Everyone Entertained (and Safe) at Home During the Holidays

How to Keep Everyone Entertained (and Safe) at Home During the Holi...

In early 2020, news broke out about an infectious disease that began in Wuhan, China. It was...

Visiting Grandparents During COVID-19 Holidays

Visiting Grandparents During COVID-19 Holidays

Now that the holidays are here and many COVID-related restrictions have been lifted across the...

Navigating Urgent Care with Humana Insurance: In-Network Facilities and Costs

Navigating Urgent Care with Humana Insurance: In-Network Facilities...

If you're a Humana member, you may be wondering what kind of coverage your plan provides for...

When to Seek Urgent Care for a Cut: Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment Options

When to Seek Urgent Care for a Cut: Understanding the Symptoms and ...

If you've ever cut yourself, you know how scary it can be. Even minor cuts can cause a lot of...

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain an Urgent Care Return to Work Note

Navigating the Process: How to Obtain an Urgent Care Return to Work...

Return to work notes are required by many employers in order to return to your duty after...

Recognizing the Signs: A Guide to Knowing When to Go to Orthopedic Urgent Care

Recognizing the Signs: A Guide to Knowing When to Go to Orthopedic ...

Some urgent care clinics may have orthopedic capabilities and can provide treatment for injuries...

Don't Wait to Get Your Sports Physical: Options for Quick and Convenient Care

Don't Wait to Get Your Sports Physical: Options for Quick and Conve...

If you're an athlete, you know how important it is to get a sports physical before participating...

Navigating TRICARE Coverage for Urgent Care: What Active Duty Service Members Need to Know

Navigating TRICARE Coverage for Urgent Care: What Active Duty Servi...

If you’re new to being a member of TRICARE, you may have a lot of questions regarding your...

Is CVS Minute Clinic the Same as Urgent Care? A Comprehensive Comparison

Is CVS Minute Clinic the Same as Urgent Care? A Comprehensive Compa...

If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to see a medical provider, you may be...

How Much Does Urgent Care Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Does Urgent Care Cost Without Insurance?

When you have a pressing medical issue, your first priority is getting to see a doctor, quickly....

Myths and Misconceptions about Pulled Muscles: What You Need to Know

Myths and Misconceptions about Pulled Muscles: What You Need to Know

If you've recently pulled a muscle, you may be wondering whether it's serious enough to seek...

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?

Illness and injuries happen unexpectedly—often causing you to need medical care on short...

Going to Urgent Care for STD Testing and Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

Going to Urgent Care for STD Testing and Treatment: A Comprehensive...

Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is very important for your health and the...

UTIs and Urgent Care: Understanding the Risks, Costs, and Complications

UTIs and Urgent Care: Understanding the Risks, Costs, and Complicat...

A urinary tract infection (also called a “bladder infection” or “UTI”) is a common bacterial...

Why Urgent Care is Crucial After a Car Accident: Signs to Look Out For

Why Urgent Care is Crucial After a Car Accident: Signs to Look Out For

If you're ever involved in a car accident, seeking medical attention is very important....

Can You Get a Viagra Prescription at Urgent Care? Here's What You Need to Know

Can You Get a Viagra Prescription at Urgent Care? Here's What You N...

Erectile dysfunction can be a frustrating condition to deal with. Viagra (also known as...

Preparing for Urgent Care Without a Parent: Tips for a Smooth Visit

Preparing for Urgent Care Without a Parent: Tips for a Smooth Visit

One of the main factors that determine whether a minor can go to urgent care without a parent is...

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Going to Urgent Care

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Going to Urgent Care

You woke up with a sore throat and cough—yikes. You start weighing your options… You could book...

IV Fluid Administration at Urgent Care: What to Expect and Why It's Important

IV Fluid Administration at Urgent Care: What to Expect and Why It's...

If you’ve ever sought medical care at a hospital or emergency room, you have likely received...

How much does urgent care cost?

How much does urgent care cost?

As a parent, you know that unexpected illnesses and injuries can happen at any time—and the cost...

Can Urgent Care Doctors Certify FMLA? A Comprehensive Guide

Can Urgent Care Doctors Certify FMLA? A Comprehensive Guide

If you or a loved one is facing a medical emergency, you may be wondering about how the Family...

Preventing Stomach Pain: Tips for a Healthy Digestive System

Preventing Stomach Pain: Tips for a Healthy Digestive System

It can be challenging to determine when you should seek medical attention for stomach pain. In...

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