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Back to school season is the start of a new routine for your family. It is a time of excitement, and learning, but it also is a time with increased close contact with kids within the classroom. This increases your child’s likelihood of contracting an illness during the fall months. Learn about what illness you could come across this back to school season so that you’re prepared. Common Fall Illnesses Back to school ...

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Staying hydrated is usually a concern in warm weather when issues like heat exhaustion are more common. However, staying hydrated is important year round for your overall health. Not only will it help you feel energized, but it will also help prepare your body for the cold and flu season. Stay hydrated this fall with these hydration tips and tricks. The Impact of Hydration on Overall Health You’ve heard that staying hydrated is important ...

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As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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