ApproXie Urgent Care

10/26/2026

🚨 Burning When You P*e? It Could Be a UTI! 🚨

🚽 Feeling like you have to go ALL the time, but barely anything comes out? You may have a urinary tract infection (UTI)!

🦠 UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract. They're especially common in women, but men and children can develop them too!

🔎 Common Symptoms of a UTI:
🔥 Burning or pain during urination
🚽 Frequent or urgent need to urinate
💧 Cloudy, bloody, or strong-smelling urine
😣 Pressure or discomfort in the lower abdomen
⚠️ Feeling like your bladder isn't completely empty

💡 Did You Know?

- UTIs are more common in women because their urethra is shorter
- Cranberry juice may help prevent some recurrent UTIs, but it won't cure an active infection.
- Not every UTI requires the same antibiotic. Proper evaluation helps determine the right treatment.
- Untreated infections can sometimes spread to the kidneys.

🚨 Fever, chills, back or flank pain, or vomiting? These may be signs of a kidney infection and require prompt medical attention.

🩺 Don't Ignore the Burn!

At ApproXie Urgent Care, we can evaluate your symptoms, perform urine testing when appropriate, and provide treatment if needed.

💙 Fast. Friendly. Locally Owned.

📍 Madison | South Huntsville | Athens
🚶 Walk-ins Welcome!
📅 Appointments Available
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Don't let a UTI ruin your day. Let ApproXie help you feel better!

10/23/2026

🫁 **Acute vs. Chronic Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?**

Both involve inflammation of the airways, which can cause coughing and mucus. But their causes, duration, and treatment differ.

🤧 ACUTE BRONCHITIS
Often called a “chest cold,” this usually develops from a viral infection.
• Coughing with or without mucus
• Chest soreness and fatigue
• Symptoms typically improve within a few weeks
• Rest, fluids, and symptom relief usually help. **Antibiotics may be needed for severe acute bronchitis.**& ;

🔄 CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
This involves ongoing airway inflammation, often linked to smoking or long-term exposure to dust, fumes, or other irritants.
• A mucus-producing cough on most days for at least 3 months a year, for 2 consecutive years after other causes are excluded
• May occur as part of **COPD
• Requires ongoing care, which may include inhalers, avoiding irritants, and help quitting smoking

🩺 Don’t ignore a lingering cough.
Get checked if your cough lasts longer than 3 weeks, keeps returning, or comes with persistent fever, wheezing, shortness of breath, or blood in your mucus. **You don’t have to wait months to seek care.**

💙 ApproXie Urgent Care is here to help you breathe easier. Walk in or book at www.approxie.com

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10/21/2026

🫁 A cough that won’t quit? Let’s talk about walking pneumonia.

🔎 Why is it called “walking pneumonia”?
It’s still pneumonia—a lung infection—but symptoms are often mild enough that you’re up and walking around rather than feeling bedridden. A common cause is a bacterium called *Mycoplasma pneumoniae*. Most cases can be managed outside the hospital, but some can become serious.

Walking pneumonia can affect both children and adults.

🤒 Symptoms may include:
• A persistent cough that gradually worsens
• Fever or chills
• Headache and sore throat
• Fatigue
• Wheezing or mild shortness of breath

🩺 When should you get checked?
If your cough is worsening, fever persists, or you’re feeling increasingly unwell, seek an evaluation. Your provider can determine whether you need testing, a chest X-ray, or treatment. Bacterial pneumonia may require antibiotics, but not every cough needs them.

🧼 Help reduce the spread by washing your hands, covering coughs, and staying home when sick.

💙 ApproXie Urgent Care is here for you and your family. Walk in or book at www.approxie.com

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10/15/2026

💉 Protect your family from measles! Two doses of the MMR vaccine are **97% effective** at preventing measles. 🛡️

👶 Children typically receive doses at 12–15 months and 4–6 years. Children who are traveling internationally may receive their first dose from 6-11 months. Unsure whether your family is up to date? Talk with your healthcare provider.

If you need the vaccine, we can write a prescription for you to take to a local pharmacy. ❤️

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/index.html

Learn about measles vaccine basics, who should get it, when to get it, and why it's important.

10/14/2026

An international traveler with measles visited two businesses in South Huntsville while contagious**, prompting ADPH to issue an exposure alert. I couldn’t access the article directly, but verified the details through ADPH’s official release. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2026/10/nr-13.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Subway, 7900 Bailey Cove Road | October 4, 5, and 6 | 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Publix, 12796 Bailey Cove Road SE | October 4 | 1–3 p.m.

Anyone present during those times should **check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms**. Symptoms typically appear 7–14 days after infection and include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash.

ADPH emphasizes that measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications, especially in children under 5. Staying current on the MMR vaccine is the best protection; adults unsure of their vaccination status should contact their healthcare provider.

A private laboratory has reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual has tested positive for measles. The person, an international traveler, visited businesses in the Huntsville/Bailey Cove area while infectious.

10/05/2026

🧴 Dry, Itchy, Flaky Scalp? It May Be More Than Dandruff.

Several conditions can cause similar symptoms, including:

🔹 **Dandruff / seborrheic dermatitis** — flaking, itching, and sometimes greasy scales.
🔹 **Dry skin or eczema** — dryness and irritated, itchy patches.
🔹 **Contact dermatitis** — irritation or an allergic reaction to shampoo, hair dye, or other products.
🔹 **Scalp psoriasis** — thicker, scaly patches that may itch or burn.
🔹 **Scalp ringworm** — a fungal infection that can cause scaling, broken hairs, or patchy hair loss.
🔹 **Head lice** — itching with lice or eggs attached to hair strands.

💙 **Finding the cause is the first step toward relief.** ApproXie Urgent Care can evaluate your scalp, recommend appropriate treatment, and help determine whether you need a dermatology referral.

Persistent itching, sores, or hair loss? Come get checked!

📲 **Walk in or book at approxie.com.**

10/05/2026

🍂 Semaglutide Capsule Special — $15 per bottle! 💙💚

Each bottle contains a one-month supply, available while supplies last:

💊 1.5 mg: 2 bottles (30 capsules each)
💊 4 mg: 4 bottles
💊 9 mg: 10 bottles
💊 25 mg: 5 bottles

📅 Medication expires November 15, 2026.

Patients must medically qualify. A prescription and medical evaluation are required, and your provider will determine the appropriate strength.

📲 Message Wellness by ApproXie to check availability and find out whether you qualify!

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **This is what makes us proud.**

We can build beautiful clinics, invest in technology, and offer X-rays and testing—but **our people are what make ApproXie special.**

This patient was visiting from Illinois and specifically mentioned the kindness, professionalism, patience, and personal attention she received from **Kiana, Akiara, and Dr. Allman**.

No rushing. No feeling like a number. Just great people taking great care of people. ❤️

**Proud of our team. This is ApproXie.** 🩺💙