The winter season inevitably brings about many different illnesses among individuals. From common colds to influenza, to infections like strep and pneumonia, symptoms can be hard to differentiate. You may be wondering if it's possible to get two illnesses at once, such as strep and flu. In fact, it is possible to have both strep throat and the flu at the same time, although it is not a common occurrence. This blog will explore ...
Does Pink Eye Go Away On Its Own? Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a very common condition. It’s an infection or an inflammation of the thin clear membrane of the eye. The infection can be viral or bacterial, and pink eye is highly contagious. Pink eye is also sometimes caused by allergies. Both adults and children can get pink eye but it can spready rapidly in schools so it’s not unusual for kids ...
Why Sports Physicals Are Needed for Winter Sports School sports keep going no matter what the season, and if your child is playing winter sports they are going to need a physical before they start. Many schools and city leagues offer a range of sports in the winter including both individual and team sports. Any sport done through a league or school is going to require a physical before your child can start to make ...
Dehydration can affect people during any season, not just summer. In fact, the winter months may cause a rise in dehydration cases. People tend to spend less time prioritizing their water intake when the temperature drops and sweating isn’t as common. If you’re feeling tired, dizzy, or irritable, you may be experiencing winter dehydration. Luckily, there are several ways to cure dehydration quickly. Continue reading to recognize the signs of dehydration, how it ...
When you’re feeling unwell, it’s normal that a cough is a part of your illness symptoms. A cough is a natural, reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and bacteria. While a cough may not usually be a sign of anything serious, it can sometimes linger for long periods of time. In this case, a persistent cough could be indicative of an illness that requires medical care. At AFC Urgent Care Bedford ...
Dehydration can affect people during any season, not just summer. In fact, the winter months may cause a rise in dehydration cases. People tend to spend less time prioritizing their water intake when the temperature drops and sweating isn’t as common. If you’re feeling tired, dizzy, or irritable, you may be experiencing winter dehydration. Luckily, there are several ways to cure dehydration quickly. Continue reading to recognize the signs of dehydration, how it ...
Halloween is almost here! Some of us may be preparing for get-togethers, planning costumes, or perhaps just looking forward to snacking on the candy. Whatever excites you on Halloween night, it’s essential that we remember the different measures we can take to ensure the health and well-being of our family– including food safety and flu shots. Continue reading for some tips on how you and your family can have a safe and healthy Halloween ...
On behalf of the CDC and the team of medical professionals at AFC Urgent Care Bedford, it is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months should get their annual flu vaccine. Continue reading to find some answers to frequently asked questions about this flu season. Come visit our urgent care clinic for your walk-in flu vaccine today! How serious is the flu? To some patients, the flu can feel like a really severe ...
We’ve all been there– the cold weather creeps in and suddenly we aren’t feeling our best. Well, the term “under the weather,” makes a lot of sense when you think about how much our health seems to correlate with a change in temperature. But is it really the change in weather that’s making us sick? It’s important to understand how weather changes affect our well-being. Some of us may experience seasonal ...
As we move into colder months, certain illnesses rise to their peak and spread throughout schools and workplaces. Our immune systems weaken during the fall due to temperature drops, dry cold air, and lack of Vitamin D from the sun. Children are back in school, and the cold air drives us indoors– all leading to an environment for germs to thrive. These factors increase our susceptibility to a number of illnesses, such as the common ...
