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Strep throat is a common ailment that occurs when the throat is infected with bacteria. The infection affects both the throat and tonsils and causes a persistent sore throat that can linger for weeks. While strep throat can be uncomfortable and disruptive to your daily life, there are effective treatment options to clear the infection. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with strep throat, it’s important to monitor the symptoms to ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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Getting yourself tested for COVID-19 is one of the best steps you can take to help curb the spread of the virus. There are two different types of test one can use for covid. Both tests are very effective and yield good results. In this article we will discuss both testing methods and look at the pros and cons of each. For more information about testing and for same-day COVID-19 services, visit the walk-in clinic ...

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It is required that every child under the age of eighteen receive an annual physical check-up in a registered facility. Unfortunately as one grows older, the demands and hardship of day to day life often leads to missed appointments with the doctor. Adults need to get their physicals checked as much as children, maybe even more. In this article we will discuss the benefits of getting a physical examination done, what it entails and how ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Bedford, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Headaches are a common complaint among children. They can be especially concerning for parents of young children, who possibly wonder if the condition is normal. This blog post will explore what causes headaches in children, when to seek medical care, and how to help alleviate symptoms at home. At AFC Urgent Care Bedford, our team of healthcare providers are experienced in supporting the health and wellness of your entire family– including young children. If your ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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