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Rapid Testing FAQs for Patients

August 14, 2020

" AFC Urgent Care Arlington now offers Rapid COVID-19 Testing for patients that need fast and immediate testing of the novel coronavirus. Whenever patients need a same-day COVID test, they can book an appointment online and find the most immediate opening for COVID-19 testing. This new type of testing is now available at many urgent care centers, including AFC Arlington and Watertown, which may help patients get immediate and fast testing services. Our previous blog on ...

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What should I know about COVID-19 Rapid Testing?

August 13, 2020

" COVID-19 cases now eclipse 5 million in the United States, according to the latest COVID statistics from the CDC (August 2020). With communities slowly re-opening, patients and families need a faster way to test for COVID-19. The good news for patients is that Rapid COVID-19 Testing is expanding at AFC Urgent Care Arlington for patients that have an appointment! But many patients may not fully understand the differences between standard and rapid testing as well ...

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Seasonal Illness Prevention Guide for 2020

July 24, 2020

" Fall is known to be a time when illnesses start to spread more rapidly. This can be partially attributed to cooler weather, but mainly attributed to people spending more time indoors and in close proximity to one another. 2020 has already been a challenging year for the medical community, but the cold and flu season is just beginning. Knowing how to manage and identify seasonal illnesses in 2020 is vital to protecting your own health ...

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Preventing Influenza and COVID During a Tricky 2020 Fall Season

July 22, 2020

" Fall is a tricky time of year every year as the number of cold and flu cases start to surge. Unfortunately, 2020 has brought a new set of challenges as the number of covid cases doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent the flu and lower your risk of getting covid-19. It’s best to educate yourself on prevention before flu season is actually ...

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Travel Questions for Patients Related to Coronavirus

June 16, 2020

" While the spread of the novel coronavirus may have slowed in some regions of the country, it has picked up speed in others. More people are getting sick and the number of deaths continues to climb with no end yet in sight. With certain restrictions lifted, many people are eager to get out and have some fun, or some level of normalcy again. Others are nervous and even afraid about venturing outside the home in ...

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What Should I Do if I Get Infected by Coronavirus?

June 15, 2020

" Over two million Americans have contracted the COVID-19 virus. No one wants to be the next victim of this pandemic, but the reality is that anything can happen, even when you are taking the necessary precautions. Getting infected with the coronavirus can be scary, but you want to take the appropriate measures to ensure your recovery and protect those around you and prevent the transmission of the disease. What exactly should you do if you ...

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How Telemedicine Benefits Patients During COVID-19

May 18, 2020

" Telemedicine is one of the most useful, accessible, and critical needs for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, telemedicine has helped millions of patients ensure that they have access to care during self-quarantine as COVID cases rise well beyond 1 million cases; soon approaching the 2 million mark. But there are still many patients that have questions about the usefulness of telemedicine. Telemedicine, or telehealth, is the virtual delivery of urgent care services through ...

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What is Causing My Common Cold?

April 14, 2020

" Cold and flu season is a time of year that people dread, but no matter what, it always ends up coming anyways. Having a cold is never fun, but not knowing what’s causing that cold is even worse! Knowing what causes a cold can not only help you get better more quickly now, but it could help prevent a cold in the future.  What is a Common Cold?  A common cold is a type ...

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How can I Treat My Common Cold?

March 21, 2020

" The common cold infects millions of patients each year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that millions of patients likely miss school and work because of their common cold symptoms. The CDC also explains that colds are the leading cause of lost productivity in schools and offices. The good news for patients however is that you can treat a common cold quite easily with at-home remedies as well as a visit to your ...

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What should I know about Coronavirus?

February 21, 2020

" The nCoV-2019 virus, or “the coronavirus,” has quickly gained notoriety across the world as a dangerous and highly infectious disease. The virus has been growing as a heavily shared topic on social media, major news organizations, and among healthcare expert panels. The initial reports on the virus can be intimidating and scary, but it is important to realize that that coronavirus is not likely to impact you. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the ...

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