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 ...
