Now Your Kid Can’t Stop Coughing.

January in Virginia. The heat’s cranked up. The air is bone dry. Your kid wakes up with a bloody nose, dry throat, irritated skin.

So you do what every good parent does: You buy a humidifier.

You set it up in their room. You run it every night. Problem solved, right?

Except now they’re coughing more. They’re wheezing. They say their chest feels tight.

Plot twist: The thing you bought to help them breathe better is making them sick.

🦠 How Humidifiers Become Germ Factories

Here’s what’s happening inside that humidifier:

Water sits in the tank. Even for a day or two. Room temperature. Dark. Perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

The humidifier aerosolizes that water. It turns it into a fine mist and sprays it into the air your child breathes.

Your child inhales bacteria and mold spores all night long.

Congratulations. You just turned your kid’s bedroom into a petri dish with a fan.

“Humidifier Fever” Is Real

It’s called “humidifier fever” or “humidifier lung,” and it’s more common than you think.

Symptoms include:

• Persistent cough (especially at night)
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Chest tightness
• Fever and chills
• Fatigue
• Flu-like symptoms that won’t go away

The kicker? Symptoms often get worse at night (when the humidifier is running) and improve during the day (when they’re at school).

🔬 What’s Growing in There?

Studies have found these delightful things in dirty humidifiers:

Bacteria

Legionella (yes, the Legionnaires’ disease bacteria), Pseudomonas, and other respiratory pathogens. Can cause serious lung infections.

Mold & Fungi

Black mold, Aspergillus, and other fungi. Trigger allergies, asthma attacks, and respiratory infections.

Mineral Dust (“White Dust”)

From tap water. Fine particles settle on furniture AND get inhaled into lungs. Can cause respiratory irritation.

When to Come to Night Watch

Bring your child in if they have:

• Persistent cough that gets worse at night
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Chest pain or tightness
• Fever with respiratory symptoms
• Symptoms that improve away from home
• Asthma that’s suddenly worse

We can evaluate for respiratory infections, provide breathing treatments, and help you figure out if environmental factors (like your humidifier) are making them sick.

🧼 How to Clean Your Humidifier (Properly)

Most people don’t clean their humidifiers nearly enough.

Here’s what you should actually be doing:

• Daily: Empty tank, rinse with fresh water, refill
• Every 3 days: Deep clean with white vinegar (removes mineral buildup)
• Weekly: Disinfect with 3% hydrogen peroxide or bleach solution
• Always: Use distilled or demineralized water (not tap water)
• Replace filters: According to manufacturer instructions

⚠️ Red Flags Your Humidifier Is Dirty

• Visible slime or film in the tank
• Musty or moldy smell
• White dust on furniture near humidifier
• Mineral buildup (crusty deposits)
• Can’t remember when you last cleaned it

If you see any of these? Stop using it immediately and deep clean.

Better Options

• Warm mist humidifiers: Boil water, killing bacteria before releasing steam
• UV light humidifiers: Kill microorganisms before misting
• Easier alternatives: Bowl of water near heat vent, wet towels, more houseplants
• Keep humidity 30-50%: Too high = mold growth in your home

Your humidifier should help your child breathe. Not turn their bedroom into a science experiment.

(And Your New Patient at Night Watch)

Christmas morning. The kids unwrap the last present. Inside the crate: one adorable, wiggly, 8-week-old puppy.

Everyone screams with joy. The puppy is thrilled. Maybe a little too thrilled.

Fast forward three days: Your 7-year-old has scratches down both arms. Your teenager has a puncture wound on their hand. You have a bite mark that’s starting to look… concerning.

Welcome to new pet ownership.

🐕 Why Puppies (and Kittens) Bite

First, let’s be clear: Your new puppy isn’t aggressive. They’re just being a puppy.

Puppies explore the world with their mouths. They play-bite. They nip. They chew on literally everything—including your fingers, your toes, your kid’s hair.

Kittens? Even worse. Those tiny needle-sharp claws and teeth can do serious damage, especially when they’re playing or scared.

The problem? Their mouths are full of bacteria. And those cute little teeth can break skin surprisingly easily.

🚨 When That Cute Bite Needs Medical Attention

Come to Night Watch if:

• The bite broke the skin (especially if it’s a puncture wound)
• It’s on the face, hand, or near a joint
• The wound is deep or won’t stop bleeding
• Signs of infection appear (redness, swelling, warmth, pus, red streaks)
• It happened more than 8 hours ago and wasn’t cleaned properly
• You’re not sure of the pet’s vaccination status (adopted from shelter, stray, etc.)

🐱 Cat Scratches: Small But Mighty Dangerous

Got a new kitten for the holidays? Those tiny scratches are not harmless.

Cat Scratch Disease (yes, it’s real): Caused by bacteria in cat saliva that gets on their claws. Can cause fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and in rare cases, more serious complications.

Watch for:

• Red, raised bump at scratch site (appears 3-14 days after)
• Swollen lymph nodes (especially under arms or in neck)
• Fever
• Fatigue or headache

Dog Bites: Not Just About Infection

Even your sweet, friendly new puppy can cause injury:

Puncture wounds:

Deep, narrow wounds that don’t bleed much but push bacteria deep into tissue. High infection risk.

Crushing injuries:

Even without breaking skin, dog bites can crush tissue, blood vessels, nerves. Can cause serious damage to hands especially.

Tearing:

Jagged wounds that may need stitches.

What We Do at Night Watch

When you come to Night Watch with an animal bite or scratch:

• Thorough wound cleaning (irrigation to remove bacteria)
• Evaluation for tissue damage (nerves, tendons, blood vessels)
• Stitches if needed (though some bites are left open to prevent infection)
• Antibiotics (especially for punctures, cat bites, hand/face wounds)
• Rabies evaluation (if vaccination status unknown)

Preventing Pet Injuries at 🏡

Tips for the first few weeks:

• Supervise all interactions with young children
• Teach kids not to put hands near puppy’s mouth during play
• Redirect biting to appropriate chew toys
• Trim kitten nails regularly
• Don’t use hands as toys (teaches them it’s okay to bite/scratch)
• Start training early (puppy classes, bite inhibition)

🩹 First Aid at Home

If your new pet bites or scratches someone:

• Wash immediately with soap and running water for 5+ minutes
• Apply pressure if bleeding
• Don’t seal puncture wounds with bandages – let them drain
• Then get it checked at Night Watch

New pets are adorable. Animal bites are not. Get it checked before it gets infected.

When Your Teen’s January Exhaustion Isn’t Normal

January hits different when you’re a teenager.

Two weeks of sleeping in, staying up late, zero responsibilities. Then suddenly: 6:30 AM alarms, seven-hour school days, homework, activities, repeat.

Of course they’re exhausted. Right?

But you’re starting to wonder. Because it’s been three weeks, and they’re not adjusting. If anything, they’re getting worse.

🎒 The January Slump vs. Something More

Yes, getting back into the school routine is rough. And yes, teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep (which most don’t get).

But here’s what’s NOT normal:

• Sleeping 12+ hours and still exhausted
• Falling asleep in class regularly
• Can’t stay awake even when they try
• Zero energy for things they used to love
• Getting worse as January goes on
• Other symptoms (sore throat, pale skin, weight changes)

If this sounds like your teen, it’s time to get them checked.

🩺 What Could Be Going On?

When exhaustion is this severe, there’s often a medical explanation:

😷 Mononucleosis (“Mono”)

The most common cause of extreme teen fatigue. Spread through saliva (shared drinks, kissing), mono causes weeks of crushing exhaustion, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. No amount of sleep helps until it runs its course.

🩸 Anemia

Low iron = not enough oxygen getting to tissues. Especially common in teenage girls due to menstruation. Symptoms include constant tiredness, pale skin, dizziness, and shortness of breath during normal activities.

Thyroid Problems

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) slows your entire metabolism. Everything feels harder – waking up, concentrating, staying warm. Weight gain, dry skin, and “brain fog” are also common.

💤 Sleep Disorders

Sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome – yes, teens get these too. They might be in bed for 10 hours, but not actually getting restorative sleep.

😔 Depression or Anxiety

Mental health struggles manifest physically. Depression especially causes overwhelming fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty getting out of bed – even after a full night’s sleep.

🍔 Nutritional Deficiencies

Vitamin D, B12, and other deficiencies cause serious fatigue. Common in teens who skip meals, eat mostly processed foods, or follow restrictive diets without proper supplementation.

🏥 How We Can Help

At Night Watch, we take teen exhaustion seriously. Here’s what we can do:

• Comprehensive blood work: Test for mono, anemia, thyroid function, vitamin levels
• Physical examination: Check for swollen lymph nodes, pale skin, other physical signs
• Rapid testing: Strep, flu, COVID if illness suspected
• Mental health screening: And referrals to appropriate providers
• Treatment or referral: Based on what we find

Most causes of extreme exhaustion are treatable – once you know what you’re dealing with.

📚 When School Performance Tanks

Here’s a major red flag: your formerly good student is suddenly struggling.

• Can’t concentrate in class
• Falling asleep during lectures
• Can’t complete homework
• Memory problems
• Grades dropping

This isn’t laziness or “senioritis.” Something is physically or mentally preventing them from functioning normally.

⏰ Don’t Wait

Bring them to Night Watch if:

• Exhaustion has lasted more than 2 weeks
• It’s affecting school or activities
• They’re sleeping 10+ hours and still tired
• Other symptoms are present
• Your parental instinct says something’s wrong

Sometimes “I’m just tired” means something’s really wrong. Let’s figure out what it is.

Food Poisoning Signs You Can’t Ignore (Even If You Really Want To)

You’re staring into your fridge at that Tupperware container of turkey. Or was it ham? The gravy’s still in there too. And those mashed potatoes.

“When did we actually cook this?”

You can’t quite remember. Was it Christmas? New Year’s? That party last weekend?

Here’s the thing: if you’re asking that question, you probably shouldn’t eat it.

But let’s say you already did. And now you, or someone in your family, isn’t feeling so great.

🤢 Food Poisoning: It Hits Fast (or Slow)

Food poisoning can show up anywhere from 30 minutes to several days after eating contaminated food. Symptoms depend on what bacteria you encountered:

• Salmonella (poultry, eggs): 6-48 hours
• E. coli (undercooked meat): 1-8 days
• Staph (from food left out): 30 min-6 hours
• Listeria (deli meats, soft cheese): 1-4 weeks (!)

🚨 Symptoms You Can’t Ignore

The “I’ll Be Fine” Symptoms:

• Nausea and stomach cramps
• Diarrhea (unpleasant but manageable)
• Mild fever

These might resolve on their own with rest and hydration.

The “Get to Urgent Care NOW” Symptoms:

• 🤢 Vomiting so severe you can’t keep liquids down
• 💩 Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days
• 🩸 Blood in vomit or stool
• 🥵 Fever over 102°F (or 100.4°F in babies)
• 😵 Dizziness, confusion, or extreme weakness
• 👄 Dry mouth, no tears, decreased urination (dehydration)
• 😖 Severe abdominal pain or cramping

👶 Kids Get Hit Harder

Children dehydrate much faster than adults. Watch for:

• No wet diapers in 3+ hours (babies)
• Sunken eyes or soft spot
• Extreme fussiness or lethargy
• Crying without tears

Don’t wait. Bring them in.

What We Can Do

At Night Watch, we treat food poisoning with:

• IV fluids for severe dehydration
• Anti-nausea medications to stop vomiting
• Stool testing if needed to identify bacteria
• Antibiotics (in certain cases)
• Guidance on recovery and prevention

The “When to Toss It” Rule

Save yourself the trouble next time:

• Cooked turkey/ham: 3-4 days in fridge
• Gravy/stuffing: 1-2 days
• Casseroles: 3-4 days
• Rule of thumb: When in doubt, throw it out

Why Parents Can’t Always Trust That After a Head Injury

Your child takes a tumble off the monkey bars. They pop back up, dust themselves off, say “I’m fine,” and keep playing.

You breathe a sigh of relief. Crisis averted.

But two days later, they’re complaining about headaches and struggling to focus in school.

What you’re seeing? Delayed concussion symptoms, and they’re more common than most parents realize.

Why Kids Say “I’m Fine” (Even When They’re Not)

Kids – especially young athletes – don’t want to:

• Stop playing
• Let their team down
• Admit they’re hurt
• Worry their parents

So they downplay symptoms. They say they’re fine. And sometimes, they genuinely feel fine at first – because concussion symptoms don’t always show up immediately.

⏰ The Delayed Symptom Timeline

Concussion symptoms can appear hours or even days after injury:

• 0-2 hours: Headache, dizziness, confusion
• 2-12 hours: Nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light
• 1-2 days: Sleep problems, mood changes, irritability
• 3-7 days: Memory issues, difficulty concentrating, school struggles

🚨 Red Flags in Children

Watch for:

• 🤕 Worsening headache that won’t respond to medicine
• 🤢 Repeated vomiting
• 😶‍🌫️ “Brain fog” or confusion
• 😴 Unusual drowsiness or sleeping more than normal
• 😡 Personality changes or extreme irritability
• 📚 Sudden difficulty in school

🏈 Return-to-Play Protocol

If your child plays sports, this is critical: they cannot return to play until medically cleared.

A second concussion before the first has healed can cause serious, lasting brain damage.

What We Do at Stone Ridge

• Thorough concussion evaluations
• Return-to-play medical clearance
• School accommodation letters
• Recovery monitoring & guidance

When your child says “I’m fine,” trust—but verify.

Asthma Attack Warning Signs & When to Get Help NOW

Your chest feels tight. Breathing is getting harder. You reach for your inhaler—but it’s not helping like it usually does.

Is this just asthma, or is this an emergency?

Here’s how to know—and what to do about it.

⚠️ Early Warning Signs: Your Asthma Is Getting Worse

Asthma attacks don’t always come out of nowhere. Your body usually gives you warning signals:

• 😤 Increased breathlessness during normal activities
• 💨 Wheezing or whistling sounds when you breathe
• 😮‍💨 Coughing more than usual (especially at night)
• 💪 Chest tightness or pain
• 💊 Needing your rescue inhaler more often
• 😴 Waking up at night because you can’t breathe

👉 If you’re noticing these signs, don’t wait for it to get worse. Walk into Night Watch in Stone Ridge for evaluation and treatment adjustment.

🚨 Asthma Attack: Get Help IMMEDIATELY

Some symptoms mean you need urgent medical care right now:

🚨 SEVERE ASTHMA ATTACK 🚨 Come to Night Watch Stone Ridge NOW or Call 911 Extreme difficulty breathing — can’t speak in full sentences Lips or fingernails turning blue/gray Using stomach muscles to breathe (chest is pulling in) Rescue inhaler isn’t working Peak flow in red zone (if you use a meter) Feeling confused or very drowsy Symptoms getting worse fast

🏥 Night Watch vs. Emergency Room: Which One?

Not sure where to go? Here’s how to decide:

🚑 Go to the ER If:

• Lips/fingernails are blue or gray
• You can’t speak more than a few words at a time
• You’re becoming confused or losing consciousness
• Your rescue inhaler has no effect at all

✅ Come to Night Watch Stone Ridge If:

• You’re having trouble breathing but can still talk
• Your inhaler helps a little but not enough
• Your asthma is getting worse over hours/days
• You’re wheezing and coughing more than usual
• You need evaluation and stronger treatment

💊 What We Can Do at Night Watch

We treat asthma attacks every day. Here’s how we help:

• 🫁 Breathing treatments (nebulizers) — Fast-acting medication to open airways
• 💉 Steroid medications — Reduce inflammation quickly
• 🩺 Oxygen monitoring — Check your blood oxygen levels
• 📋 Updated asthma action plan — So you know what to do next time
• 💊 Prescriptions — Sent to your pharmacy before you leave

⏰ Don’t Wait Until You Can’t Breathe

Asthma attacks that go untreated can become life-threatening. The earlier you get help, the faster you’ll feel better—and the less likely you’ll end up in the hospital.

If you’re using your rescue inhaler more than twice a week, your asthma isn’t well-controlled. Come see us.

📋 Quick Action Plan MILD symptoms (wheezing, coughing): → Use rescue inhaler, rest, monitor closely MODERATE symptoms (trouble breathing, inhaler not helping much): → Come to Night Watch Stone Ridge NOW for treatment SEVERE symptoms (can’t talk, blue lips, extreme distress): → Call 911 or get to ER immediately

We’re Open When Asthma Strikes

Asthma doesn’t care if it’s 9 PM or Saturday morning. That’s why we’re here.

😤 When you can’t catch your breath, don’t wait.

Walk into Night Watch Urgent Care – Stone Ridge. We’ll help you breathe easier.

Why “Wait Until Morning” Can Be Dangerous

Your chest feels tight. Or your kid’s fever just spiked to 104°. Or that cut on your hand is looking… weird. You glance at the clock: 9:17 PM.

The internal debate starts:

“Is this serious enough for the ER? Can it wait until my doctor opens tomorrow? Am I overreacting?”

Here’s the truth: some things can’t wait until morning. And the difference between “I’ll sleep on it” and getting help tonight could be significant.

🚨 When “Waiting Until Morning” Is Actually Dangerous

Not everything needs immediate care. But these symptoms? They’re telling you to act now:

Don’t Wait If You Have:

• 💔 Chest pain or pressure – especially if it radiates or comes with shortness of breath
• 😤 Difficulty breathing or severe shortness of breath
• 🌡️ High fever (over 103°F) that won’t respond to medication
• 🤕 Severe head injury or worst headache of your life
• 🩸 Uncontrolled bleeding or deep cuts that might need stitches
• 🤢 Severe abdominal pain especially if sudden or with vomiting
• 🔥 Signs of infection — red streaks, increasing pain, swelling, pus
• 🌀 Confusion or disorientation

⏱️ The “Golden Hours” Principle

In medicine, timing matters. A lot. Some conditions have what doctors call a “golden hour” or “golden window” – the time frame when treatment is most effective.

Examples:

• Strep throat – Early antibiotics prevent complications like rheumatic fever
• Infections – Catching them before they spread can prevent hospitalization
• Cuts needing stitches – Best results within 6-8 hours of injury
• Severe allergic reactions – Can escalate quickly
• Dehydration in children – Can become dangerous overnight

🏥 ER vs. Urgent Care: How to Decide

You don’t need the ER for everything. But you also shouldn’t wait 12 hours when you need care now.

🚑 Go to the ER For:

• Life-threatening emergencies (chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trauma)
• Uncontrollable bleeding
• Loss of consciousness
• Suspected heart attack or stroke

✅ Come to Night Watch For:

• High fevers that need evaluation
• Suspected infections (ear, throat, urinary, skin)
• Minor injuries needing stitches or X-rays
• Severe pain that needs diagnosis
• Breathing issues (not life-threatening)
• Symptoms you’re just not sure about

💡 “But What If It’s Nothing?”

We hear this all the time. People worry they’re overreacting. Here’s our take:

It’s better to come in and be reassured than to wait and regret it.

If your gut says something’s wrong – if you’re worried enough to Google symptoms at 10 PM – that’s reason enough to come in. We’d rather check you out and send you home with peace of mind than have you wait in pain or anxiety all night.

🌙 We’re Open When You Need Us

That’s the whole point of Night Watch. Illness and injury don’t clock out at 5 PM. Neither do we.

Extended evening & weekend hours:

• No appointment needed – just walk in
• Full diagnostic capabilities (X-rays, labs, rapid testing)
• Experienced providers who take you seriously
• Treatment and prescriptions on the spot

⏰ When something feels wrong at night, don’t wait for the sun to rise.

Walk into Night Watch Urgent Care – Stone Ridge. We’re here now.

It’s December 20th. You haven’t finished shopping. The in-laws are coming. You promised homemade cookies for three different parties. Oh, and your boss wants that report by Friday.

No wonder your head is pounding.

Here’s the thing nobody tells you about the holidays: all that “festive cheer” can literally make you sick. At Night Watch Urgent Care in Stone Ridge, we see it often – people white-knuckling through chest pain, migraines, and exhaustion, convinced they just need to make it to January 2nd.

Spoiler alert: you don’t have to wait that long to feel better.

😰 Your Body’s Holiday Stress Warning Signs

Stress isn’t just mental – it’s physical. When you’re running on fumes for weeks, your body starts waving red flags.

🚨 Signs You’re Officially Overdoing It

• 🤕 That headache that won’t quit – even with ibuprofen
• 💔 Chest tightness (“Is this a heart attack or just Tuesday?”)
• 😴 Bone-deep exhaustion no amount of coffee can fix
• 🤢 Your stomach’s in knots – nausea, indigestion, or worse
• 😣 Shoulders up to your ears – muscle tension you can’t shake
• 😡 Snapping at everyone (including people you actually like)
• 🛌 Lying awake at 3 AM making mental lists

⚠️ When “Just Stress” Becomes an Emergency

Most holiday stress is annoying but manageable. But sometimes? Your body crosses a line that needs immediate attention.

Don’t ignore these:

• 💔 Chest pain that radiates to your arm, jaw, or back
• 😤 Can’t catch your breath
• 💨 Heart racing like you ran a marathon (but you’re sitting on the couch)
• 🤯 Worst headache of your life with vision changes or confusion
• 🌀 Dizzy or feeling faint

If any of these happen? Stop what you’re doing. Come to Night Watch or call 911.

🎁 Permission to Do Less (Seriously)

You can’t eliminate holiday chaos. But you can stop letting it destroy you. Here’s how:

Survival Strategies That Actually Work

• ✂️ Cancel something – Right now. Pick one thing and just… don’t.
• ⏰ Set a timer for breaks – 10 minutes. Breathe. Stare at the wall. Whatever.
• 😴 Sleep like it’s your job – Because your body literally can’t handle stress without it
• 🍎 Eat real food – Yes, even during the cookie-palooza
• 🚶 Move your body – A 10-minute walk beats doomscrolling every time
• 🆘 Ask for help – Delegate. Outsource. Lower your standards. All of it.

🏥 When You Need More Than Self-Care Tips

If holiday stress is making you physically sick—crushing headaches, chest pain that won’t quit, or symptoms you can’t shake—walk into Night Watch Urgent Care.

We get it:

• You don’t have time for this
• You can’t wait three weeks for a doctor’s appointment
• You just need someone to check you out and tell you you’re okay
• Or actually treat what’s wrong

That’s exactly what we’re here for. Walk in. No appointment. Extended evening & weekend hours.

🎄 The best gift you can give? Showing up healthy in January.

Walk into Night Watch Urgent Care – Stone Ridge. We’re open when the stress hits.

🔥 It’s 9 PM. Your Throat Is on Fire. You woke up fine. By lunchtime, swallowing felt like razor blades. Now it’s evening, and you can barely talk. Your pediatrician’s office? Closed until Monday. Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing about strep throat: it doesn’t wait for business hours. And neither should you. At Night Watch Urgent Care in Stone Ridge, we’re open when you need us most—with rapid testing and same-visit treatment.

🤔 Strep vs. Regular Sore Throat: Know the Difference

Not every sore throat is strep. But when it IS strep, you’ll know something’s different. This isn’t your garden-variety scratchy throat—this is the kind that makes you wince every time you swallow.

🚨 Classic Strep Red Flags

• ⚡ Sudden, severe throat pain (it hits fast and hard)
• 😖 Swallowing feels impossible
• 🌡️ Fever of 101°F or higher
• 👅 Angry red tonsils with white patches or pus
• 💢 Swollen neck glands that hurt to touch
• 🚫 No cough or congestion (that’s usually viral)

⚠️ Why “Waiting It Out” Is a Terrible Idea

Strep throat isn’t just painful—it’s dangerous if left untreated. We’re talking potential heart damage, kidney problems, and infections that can spread to other parts of your body.

Real Complications from Untreated Strep

• 💔 Rheumatic fever → Can permanently damage your heart valves
• 🫘 Kidney inflammation → Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
• 🦠 Abscesses around the tonsils → Requires drainage or surgery
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spreading it to everyone → Family, coworkers, gym buddies—nobody’s safe

💊 The good news? Antibiotics knock out strep fast. Most people feel dramatically better within 24–48 hours.

⚡ Fast Test. Fast Treatment. Fast Relief.

Our rapid strep test is exactly that—rapid. A quick throat swab, 10 minutes of waiting, and you’ll know for sure. Positive? We’ll send your prescription straight to the pharmacy before you even leave.

What to Expect at Night Watch

• 🚶 Walk in—no appointment needed
• 🩺 Quick throat swab (literally takes 5 seconds)
• ⏰ Results in minutes
• 💊 Prescription sent to your pharmacy
• 😌 Start feeling human again within 24–48 hours

🌙 We’re Open When the Doctor’s Office Isn’t

Evenings. Weekends. Holidays. Strep doesn’t care what day it is—and we’re here when it strikes. No more suffering through the weekend or missing work to wait for an appointment. 🔥 That throat pain isn’t going to heal itself.

Walk into Night Watch Urgent Care – Stone Ridge. Get tested. Get treated. Get better.

Holiday parties mean food everywhere. For people with food allergies — or parents of kids with allergies — it can be stressful.

Where Allergens Hide

The usual suspects: Nuts in desserts. Shellfish in appetizers. Dairy in casseroles. Eggs in baked goods.

Cross-contact is sneaky. A spoon that touched shrimp dip then touched the veggie tray? That’s enough to trigger a reaction.

Reaction or Emergency?

MILD (monitor closely):

→ Itchy mouth, hives, nausea

SEVERE (LIFE-THREATENING):

→ Trouble breathing, throat closing

→ Swollen lips, tongue, or throat

→ Severe vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness

What to Do Right Now

EpiPen? USE IT. Don’t hesitate. Inject into outer thigh, call 911, lie down with legs elevated.

No EpiPen + severe symptoms? Call 911 immediately.

Mild but unsure? Come to Night Watch for evaluation.

Stay Safe

✓ Always have EpiPen and antihistamine

✓ Ask about ingredients

✓ Avoid shared serving utensils

✓ Tell someone about your allergy

Night Watch sees the whole family — we’re here if something goes wrong.