Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury: Protect Your Kids

September 22, 2014

At AFC Bridgeport we are staying ahead of the game to you by bringing you the latest guidelines on sports related concussions and head trauma, and on how you can help keep your children safe when playing high impact contact sports. Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury: Protect Your Kids Connecticut is one of the first states to enact new laws requiring all those working with athletes (coaches, trainers, phys-ed teachers) and anyone working with students ...

What is the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)?

September 18, 2014

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one of many non-polio enteroviruses. At AFC Bridgeport you can get tested for EV-D68 in a quick, painless way. The test is done by performing a nasal swab, and results can be revealed within 48 hours. Below are some questions and answers provided by the CDC. For additional information on EV-D68 visit CDC’s website at http://www.cdc.gov ...

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

September 10, 2014

Flu season is officially here – have you been vaccinated? Symptoms of the flu include headaches, body aches, fever, cough and sore throat. If you are suffering from any of the signs above, contact your doctor immediately. It is extremely important for you and your family to receive their yearly flu shots for many reasons. The most important reason is because the influenza virus causes nearly 36,000 deaths and 226,000 hospitalizations per year. Other ...