Sleep is integral to overall health, and it is part of the balance that the body and mind require to function properly. While its obvious rest is necessary and can't be avoided, it may not be as obvious how important it is. Since sleep affects mood, weight, energy, and focus, it is essential to strive to make it a top priority. AFC Urgent Care Bedford has your health at the top of our priorities ...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a scary condition. It comes on suddenly and affects the eyes, which are extremely sensitive. Pink eye is unsightly as it affects the lid covering the eye, making it appear pink or red. Pink eye is very common, and many people will encounter it at some point in their life. It is important to identify the symptoms and causes of pink and how it is best treated. The ...
How would you help a child who just fell off a bike? How do you treat accidents? Injuries, especially household injuries, are quite common and difficult to prevent; there is a need to own a remedy or solution tool that can provide immediate relief. First aid is a compilation of tools, materials, and medications that can help treat minor household injuries. Some materials and medications in first aid include pain relievers, elastic bandages, gauze, and ...
As parents, there are times your kids get sick at off-hours when their official pediatrician is unavailable. Do you wait till the following day or rush your kid into the Emergency Room? A new medical concept, the pediatric urgent care service, has been developed to allow parents to access medical facilities for their kids during work-free hours. Pediatric urgent care services work during evenings and weekends, allowing parents to come in at any time of ...
Walk-in urgent care centers are becoming more and more popular throughout the United States. Many people realize they’re spending too much time and money in the emergency room or waiting for an appointment with their physician. This is where AFC Bedford comes in. Our providers can treat a wide variety of conditions at low costs. Our providers are all board-certified, and you don’t need an appointment for urgent care services. Our wait time ...
A big yes! COVID-19 is a severe viral infection. It's highly possible to contract it again if you contact an infected person. When this occurs, we call it "reinfection." However, COVID-19 reinfection is rare as most people who have once been infected don't get re-infected. Only about 0.7% of people who have once contracted COVID-19 got re-infected. AFC Urgent Care Bedford provides COVID testing to all patients. While our tests will not ...
Bronchitis is a condition that occurs when the lining of your throat that carries air to your lungs becomes inflamed. It can cause an increase in mucus, and it can be either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is more likely to occur in those who smoke. Acute bronchitis is typically cleared up within ten days. While acute bronchitis can be caused by a variety of illnesses, it is still contagious. The illness is very common ...
Sinus infections are extremely common. It occurs when your sinuses become inflamed and swollen. Most cases of sinusitis are resolved within a week to ten days, however, if it lasts more than twelve weeks, it is considered chronic. AFC Urgent Care Bedford wants to help treat your symptoms before they become chronic. Don’t suffer in silence, and hope your symptoms go away. Visit our center to receive high-quality care and feel better within a ...
" Poison ivy and poison oak are both itchy and uncomfortable rashes that can happen after you’ve come into contact with the poisonous plants. Identifying poison ivy or poison oak can help prevent a rash and manage your symptoms if you’ve already come into contact with one of the toxic plants. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, visit AFC Urgent Care Bedford for treatment. We can provide medications to help clear up ...
" Did you know that cigarettes contain over 600 ingredients? It’s no secret that smoking is bad for you, but many people don’t realize just how dangerous it is. Those 600 ingredients create thousands of harmful chemicals when they’re burned. Most smokers smoke quite a few cigarettes per day, so all of that toxic chemical exposure really adds up. Let’s discuss some of the ways your smoking habit is harming your body ...
