" While the flu does not cause strep throat, it can cause a severe sore throat. Strep throat is caused by bacteria, whereas the flu is a virus. Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics, and the flu typically heals itself within a week. If you believe you have strep throat or the flu, visit AFC Urgent Care Bedford for testing. Our physicians can provide rapid strep tests to prescribe antibiotics to help you feel better ...
" After nearly a year in the battle against the novel Coronavirus, Americans finally have access to two vaccines. Moderna, the biotechnology company, and Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, finally gave the world the sigh of relief everyone was desperate for. While it surely is welcome news, the thought of choosing between two vaccines against such a deadly disease can be more than confusing. After all, how can the world speculate what more has to transpire due ...
" Cold weather can have an impact on your health, whether it is good or bad. It’s important to be aware of all health risks no matter the time of year. Visit AFC Urgent Care Bedford for any emergency illness or injury that is not life-threatening. Benefits of Cold Weather Cold air can have benefits on the body in regard to inflammation, muscle pain, and fibromyalgia. In controlled settings, cold air is used as a ...
Food poisoning is primarily caused by eating food that is contaminated with infectious organisms. Symptoms come on suddenly and can last a few days. If you think you may have food poisoning, visit or call AFC Urgent Care Bedford for a proper diagnosis. Our trained physicians can provide you with the information you may need for treatment to speed up recovery. What causes food poisoning? Food poisoning is caused by contaminated food. Food can become ...
" 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 ...
