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Behold: the never-ending cycle that is known as allergies… or maybe the flu… or even worse, maybe coronavirus! For the last 3 years, COVID-19 has affected every single person regardless of age or gender. The thing is, it affects everybody differently. Some people could be sick for 1 day with only a cough, while another person could be sick for an entire month with lingering symptoms after the f...

At the end of 2019, a new virus started to spread and created a global pandemic that is still taking the world by storm. COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc on our world for over two years now, cycling through its series of peaks and valleys, and affecting everyone in different ways. Flu season is not new by any means and having the flu is something most people have experienced for themselves. Th...

It’s now the end of September 2021 and COVID-19 is definitely a household name. The topic of COVID-19 continues to dominate news stations, social media, and conversations in general. By this point, we all know what COVID-19 is and we likely know the symptoms...but what do you do if you actually have symptoms? What do you do if you don’t have symptoms but were exposed to someone with COVID-19? T...

We need to take a moment and actually have a talk about Ivermectin and its effects on not only the COVID-19 pandemic but also the effects it has on the human body. To get straight to the point, Ivermectin has not been authorized nor approved as a treatment or prevention against COVID-19. The medication is used to treat viral infections both inside and outside of the body. Ivermectin is safe to ...

As many of you know, a newer strain of COVID-19 is sweeping across Oklahoma, and the United States. Right when things start to feel a little “normal,” we are reminded that this pandemic is not nearly over. Oklahoma officials say that although about 45% of Oklahomans are vaccinated, it isn’t enough to stop the spread of the delta variant. With over 530 cases per day in Oklahoma County alone, and...

Some travel destinations or airlines are requiring you to get tested for COVID-19 before your flight!  In fact, here are a couple of things you need or need to know before you can fly: Documentation of a negative COVID-19 test. If you have had COVID within the past three months, you will require the results of a negative test a signed letter from your healthcare provider on official letter...

Flu season is upon us. The best way to avoid the flu, and its possible complications, is to get the annual flu vaccine! The strain of flu that is prevalent each year can vary, and the body’s immunities deteriorate over time, so it is important to get the shot yearly.  Along with the problematic COVID-19 still running amok, this year’s flu season can prove to be potentially dangerous, especia...

Our HealthCARE Express locations in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, now have rapid COVID-19 tests available! Rapid tests will be coming soon to Oklahoma.  If you or a loved one suspect you have COVID-19, you can head to your nearest HealthCARE Express location to get tested. During your visit, our providers will determine if you need to be tested and which type of COVID-19 test...

It’s important it is to keep our hands germ-free during normal circumstances, but that need has increased exponentially during this COVID-19 pandemic. We here at HealthCARE Express would like to remind the community that washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs and viruses on your hands. Regularly using hand sanitizer with a...

Healthcare Express has stepped up again in the fight against COVID-19! We are now offering a COVID -19 antibody test. Did you self-quarantine and now wonder if it’s safe for you to return to work? Did you experience what you thought was a bad cold or thought you had flu but didn’t test positive? Have you wondered if it was COVID-19? When our body fights an infection, it creates proteins, cal...