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AFC Urgent Care centers are proud to have fully licensed, board-certified clinicians, as well as professional staff on-site every day. We provide our patients with high quality care, as well as a positive experience when you walk out our doors! We believe that urgent care should be delivered from highly trained clinicians and complete with …
Splish, splash – oops! Looks like you’ve now got Swimmer’s Ear! This doesn’t mean that every time you go into the water you will develop Swimmer’s Ear; however, it is much more common in the summer months, given all that swimming and showering because of the heat. Otitis Externa, aka Swimmer’s Ear, occurs when moisture …
Spring has sprung officially. With it comes allergy season for over 35 million Americans. Those with allergies experience symptoms after being exposed to pollen from blooming trees and plants. The immune system thinks the pollen is is an invader such as a virus or bacteria. It responds with symptoms of itchy watery eyes, runny nose, …
Strep throat is a common infection among school aged children ages 5-15, but it is not limited to children. Strep Throat, or its technical name Streptococcal Pharyngitis, is an infection that affects the tonsils and throat. Main symptoms include a sore throat, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes and a fever. If you experience any of …
Sinusitis occurs when the tissue within the sinuses becomes inflamed. Blocked sinuses causes infection due to fluid and germs caught in the sinuses. Common symptoms of this are pain in the face area, stuffiness, congestion, and a runny nose. Sinusitis is diagnosed with an examination. Typically, the doctor may push on the sinus area to …
Pneumonia is an infection which affects the lungs. It is typically accompanied by a cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Illness can be anywhere from mild to severe. Severe pneumonia is most likely to affect older adults, babies, and those already sick. Diagnosis involves a complete examination and a chest x-ray or blood test. Pneumonia is …
Watertown Hypothermia Blog Post Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it produces it. This causes a low body temperature. Normal body temperature is 98.6F (37C). Hypothermia occurs at or below 95F (35C). When your body has a low temperature, organs and nervous system do not work properly. If untreated, it can …
Did you know? According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the 2013-2014 influenza season, children between the ages of 6 months and 8 years that have never received influenza vaccine, or if this is not known, should receive 2 doses, administered at least 4 weeks apart.
Bronchitis is a common and often frustrating infection of the bronchial tubes (the tubes which help carry air to and from the lungs). Acute bronchitis normally consists of a persistent dry cough and may follow more typical cold symptoms such as a sore throat or runny nose. The diagnosis is based on your symptoms and …
Influenza can be a serious disease that may lead to hospitalization and even death. At the very least, it can (and will) make you feel awful for several days, even if you are young and healthy. Almost everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine this season, including pregnant …
