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 ...
Monkeypox and chickenpox are both caused by a virus, but there are some big differences between the two. Monkeypox is much rarer than chickenpox, and it can be more serious. Learn more about monkeypox in this post. AFC Urgent Care Bedford is here to provide chickenpox vaccines to any child or adult in need. We can also provide health recommendations for patients who test positive for monkeypox. If you think you may have either virus ...
Walk outside on a summer day, and it's likely you'll see at least one bee or wasp. Both insects can deliver a painful sting, but are they really that bad? Let's take a closer look at the differences between bee and wasp stings to find out which is worse. AFC Urgent Care Bedford can help patients with any insect sting. As long as symptoms are not at the emergency level, our medical ...
Both poison ivy and poison oak have a toxic oil that can cause an itchy rash for up to two weeks. This oil is called urushiol, and most people are allergic to it. There aren’t many differences between poison ivy and poison oak, but recognizing the plants can help save you an unpleasant few weeks this summer. AFC Urgent Care Bedford provides treatment for poison ivy. Depending on how much of your body the ...
Mono can cause painful symptoms, but they will typically go away on their own without medical intervention. It’s caused by a virus, so there isn’t a medical treatment that will make the disease go away. Patients can only maintain their symptoms. Symptoms are similar to that of the flu, so it can be easy to confuse the two conditions. AFC Urgent Care Bedford provides testing and treatment for mono. Don’t let yourself ...
There is a lot of speculation going around about the potential long-term effects of COVID. Is it a plague? How will it affect our economy? What should we do to prepare? Scientists are still working to determine what the future holds, however, there are some things we can do to help minimize the risks. In this blog post, we'll take a look at what we know about COVID and its potential long-term effects so ...
Millions of women currently live with or will have a major illness in their lifetime. While there are many illnesses that are more common in women, these diseases can affect anyone, regardless of gender. It's important to be aware of the most common illnesses affecting women so that you can get the appropriate treatment if needed. AFC Urgent Care Bedford offers both primary care and routine physicals to all patients. Our board-certified providers know ...
