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" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...

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" The recent and tragic death of a 17 year old teen from Minnesota has many concerned about the flu epidemic currently on rise in the United States. Statistics show that flu activity is high in nearly half the country — 22 states and Puerto Rico, and experts are urging people to take preventive action by getting vaccinated, regardless if they are healthy or not. The elderly are generally those worst-affected. Flu-related hospitalizations among people 65 and ...

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" AFC Urgent Care still has flu shots avaialable! With colder weather here now is the time to get your flu hot before its too late! "

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" “Yes, mom, we heard you! We know it’s cold out there. We’re grabbing our coats right now!” “This scratchy throat and runny nose will definitely get better with some homemade chicken soup.” “Of course we promise to cough into our elbows.” We’ve all heard our mothers’ best remedies and advice for cold and flu season, as well as some old wives’ tales that have been passed along from generation to generation. Whether ...

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If you are an employer looking for an occupational medicine program, thean choose AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook. We are an affordable and efficient alternative to the emergency room, and can have your employee healthy and back to work in no time. Some examples occupational health services we provide include: Pre-Employment Physical Examinations DOT Physical Examinations Digital X Ray Services Drug Testing Lab Testing Our center is open 7 days a week with extended hours ...

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" WHAT IS EBOLA? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. SYMPTOMS OF EBOLA As mentioned on the CDC webpage, early symptoms of Ebola, can only be spread to others after symptoms begin. Symptoms of Ebola include: Fever (greater than 38.6°C or 101.5°F) Severe headache Muscle ...

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AFC Urgent Care centers believe that by hiring a team of highly trained and board-certified physicians, complete with a well-qualified staff, is what makes what we do so successful. We believe our patients should be treated with the best care possible, which is why we provide a state-of-the-art facility at each of our locations. The team at AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook values respect, compassion and integrity which drives us to bring the best of ...

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We understand that your time and money is valuable, which is why we are 1/5 of the cost if you were to go to the emergency room for your urgent care needs. With millions of Americans visiting the ER each year, the costs per visit can really add up. We here at AFC Urgent Care in Bound Brook, provide an alternative to the emergency room for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. We accept most ...

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" We don’t know about you, but sometimes it seems like unhealthy temptations lurk around every corner! Whether it’s a whipped cream smothered coffee drink or a savory fried dinner option, making healthy lifestyle choices can be a challenge! At the same time, we are also bombarded by new health and lifestyle fads at every turn. From cleanses and superfoods to antioxidant drinks and workout programs, we are promised quicker, easier and more intense ...

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"             Please join AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook and the Beez Foundation this Saturday, August 23rd between 10 am and 2 pm for a Children’s Health And Wellness Event. There will be information about how to help keep your children healthy as they prepare for the new school year. Let the kids have some fun with face painting and even adopt a duck in the Beez Foundation Rubber Duck Race for a chance to win ...

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