" Each fall and winter people are encouraged to get their flu shot, but in 2020 it’s more important than ever! Getting a flu shot is never fun, but it’s likely a lot easier than you realize, especially if you get vaccinated at an urgent care center. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of getting a flu shot and why an urgent care center is the best place to go for ...
" 2020 has been a hectic year to say the least. Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has been changed thanks to COVID-19. Although people were hopeful things would be back to normal by now, that clearly isn’t the case. As everyone continues to deal with COVID-19, flu season is quickly approaching too. Getting prepared before flu season starts is the best way to prevent yourself from getting sick and keep those around you ...
" Influenza is something that is very common, but also very preventable! It’s important to know the common symptoms of the flu and understand what to expect if you get the virus. Identifying the flu and understanding the severity of your case is especially important this year, since hospitals are already overrun with COVID-19 cases. Flu Symptoms Common flu symptoms include: Fever Cough Runny nose Stuffy nose Chills Body aches Headaches Fatigue Gastrointestinal symptoms such ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
" 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 ...
