" COVID-19 shares a lot of similarities with the flu. From transmission to the symptoms, it can be hard to differentiate the two this flu season. The biggest concern for flu season is the resources available at hospitals. Healthcare professionals are focused on COVID cases, and understanding the basics of both viruses can help prevent the spread. AFC Urgent Care Bedford is here to provide you with the information you will need to keep your loved ...
" Traveling this holiday season has an added level of concern – COVID-19. With cases spiking all over the United States, the risk of contracting the virus is higher than ever. If you are planning to travel this season, take extra precautions when going from destination to destination. This is the only way to truly keep yourself and your loved ones safe this season. There is currently no vaccine for COVID, and the only way to know ...
" People all across the globe are eagerly waiting for scientists and medical researchers to come up with a COVID-19 vaccine. People cannot wait for pandemic restrictions to lift so they can live their lives freely and retain a sense of normalcy. In this case, we have good news for you, because recently, certain research organizations and biopharma firms have developed a new vaccine to treat COVID-19 patients. Scientists are finding promising results because the supposed ...
" Right now, the U.S. has the largest number of COVID-19 positive patients all over the world. The number has reached a whopping 3.5 million cases. It means that a massive chunk of the population experienced an infection and many others may have symptoms of the virus. For this reason, COVID-19 testing is on the rise in the nation. There are testing facilities within major hospitals and urgent care centers. People are getting themselves ...
" COVID-19 testing is more available than ever as more and more patients have access to multiple testing types. However, patients need to make sure that their nearby urgent care providers and testing facilities have ample testing supplies. Finding a local clinic that provides testing may be much easier than finding a clinic that has all your testing needs available. AFC Urgent Care Bedford provides both COVID-19 swab testing and coronavirus antibody testing for patients. Each ...
" The common cold is something that spreads through workplaces, schools, and communities regularly. Many people accept the cold as something that goes around, but there are preventative measures you can take to lower your risk of catching a cold! If you’re facing a rise in the number of cold cases at your place of work, keep these things in mind. Staying Clean Your workspace probably is not as clean as you think it is ...
" COVID-19 is on the minds of almost everyone right now. An initial outbreak that began in Wuhan, China has become a worldwide pandemic and a national emergency. As the number of cases continues to grow, schools in the US are wondering what the best course of action is. While some schools have already decided to close, the CDC says that isn’t necessary for everyone. Coronavirus in Schools Coronavirus in schools is not a matter ...
" Bronchitis is a type of infection that can be caused by either bacteria or a virus. Bronchitis is painful, irritating, and disrupts your ability to perform at work, school, and home. Treating bronchitis is easier if it’s detected early and early detection is dependent on recognizing the symptoms. Bronchitis can affect people of all ages and it can occur any time of year, but it’s the most common during winter and early spring ...
" Winter is a time when more people end up in doctors’ offices and hospitals complaining of illness. Although it might seem like the cold weather is to blame, it’s actually because people spend more time indoors with one another, giving bacteria and viruses the perfect opportunity to spread. These are some of the most common seasonal illnesses in the winter that you should be on the lookout for! Common Cold The common cold is ...
" Winter is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a dangerous time of year. The harsh winter weather brings many potential safety risks that you need to watch out for. Once you know the risks, you can take steps to prevent them! Check out these 3 common winter safety issues you may face this season. Shoveling Risks Shoveling snow comes with a variety of risks. From pulled muscles to fractures and even heart ...
