Ear Pain and Ear Infections

December 17, 2013

" Ear pain can be a common problem but quite often short term. Quite commonly, in adults, ear pain can be “referred pain” meaning the pain is simply transferred to the ear from another problem. This can mean the true problem is arthritis in the jaw, high altitude pressure, buildup of wax, or a tooth or sinus infection. To relieve this pain, place a ice pack or cold towel over the ear. Chewing gum or sitting ...

Staying Safe & Healthy During the Holiday Season

December 11, 2013

" This holiday season, we here at your local AFC Urgent Care wanted to give you some holiday tips to stay healthy and avoid injuries before you deck the halls. Did you know that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that there were over 15,000 injuries related to holiday decorations in the 2012 holiday season? Falls make up for the most at 34% of all holiday injuries followed by lacerations and back strains ...

Winter Sports Injuries

December 4, 2013

" Winter is finally upon us, and with that comes the snow; hockey, ice skating, sky, snowboarding and sledding enthusiasts have been waiting for this season for far too long! But with these action sports, comes a lot of risk; between heavy snowfall and black ice, emergency rooms and doctors’ offices are filled with winter sports enthusiasts. Last year, snowboarders alone accounted for one-quarter of all winter sports injuries. Half of these snowboarder had broken or ...

Is it a cold or the Flu

October 16, 2013

Sneezing, sniffling and a fever are often signs of the flu, but while many symptoms point to the flu you could actually only have a cold. With so much overlap in symptoms it is often hard to diagnose whether you have a cold or flu. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook diagnoses and treats symptoms for the common cold and seasonal flu. If you are feeling ill stop by our center at 601 Union Ave in ...

Lyme Disease Testing & Treatment

August 30, 2013

" As you may or may not know, Lyme disease is most commonly caused by a tick bite; treated early enough, Lyme disease can be overcome. Here are some of the most common symptoms caused by this disease: Signs & Symptoms: The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease are often varied, and affect more than one system of the body; most often your skin, nervous system, and joints are affected. Early Signs & Symptoms: Occur roughly a month ...

Lyme Disease Testing & Treatment

August 29, 2013

As you may or may not know, Lyme disease is most commonly caused by a tick bite; treated early enough, Lyme disease can be overcome. Here are some of the most common symptoms caused by this disease: Signs & Symptoms: The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease are often varied, and affect more than one system of the body; most often your skin, nervous system, and joints are affected. Early Signs & Symptoms: Occur roughly a month ...

$40 Back to School & Sports Physicals

August 22, 2013

September is only a few days away and that means its time for your kids to head back to school. At AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook we are offering back to school physicals and sports physicals. Come by AFC Urgent Care in Bound Brook for a special discounted rate of $40 for both back to school physicals and sports physicals. We are open Monday – Friday 8am- 8pm and Saturday & Sunday 8am-5pm. You can save time ...

$40 Back to School & Sports Physicals

August 22, 2013

September is only a few days away and that means its time for your kids to head back to school. At AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook we are offering back to school physicals and sports physicals. Come by AFC Urgent Care in Bound Brook for a special discounted rate of $40 for both back to school physicals and sports physicals. We are open Monday – Friday 8am- 8pm and Saturday & Sunday 8am-5pm. You can save time ...