Getting information about the flu vaccine from reputable sources is key to being educated about your risks and prevention methods. Unfortunately, there is misinformation about the flu that circulates every season, so it is important to be educated to prevent the spread. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work diligently every year to determine what type of flu virus will be most prevalent in a given year and how to best prevent ...
Around 25 million adults living in the United States experience some type of urinary incontinence. So if you're dealing with leaks and other signs of incontinence, you are not alone! During Bladder Health Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants to share some insight into urinary incontinence and how to prevent and treat it. What Causes Urinary Incontinence? While urinary incontinence can happen to anyone, the bladder condition is more common in ...
Is your child gearing up for another sports season? It is an exciting season! However, it can come with some risk of injury. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants you to know ways you can prevent common sports injuries in order to keep your athlete in the game this season! What Are the Benefits of Playing Youth Sports? There is so much more to sports than just improved physical health! While sports can ...
More than 100 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Are you one of them? While the condition is common, it's not necessarily well-understood, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants to share some insight on the condition. What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes? Every person will react differently to a medical condition, and diabetes is no different. If you have elevated blood sugar—which is known as ...
Is the stress of your job or in other areas of life getting the best of your days? It may not just be affecting your mood—it could also be affecting your health. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants to offer some insight into stress, along with ways to improve your ability to manage stress now and in the future. How Does Stress Affect the Body? While stress can definitely ...
When the fall season arrives, it seems the flu virus arrives, too. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants you to stay ahead of the game by recognizing the signs and symptoms of the flu so you can seek prompt medical care. What Is the First Sign of the Flu? No one wants to get the flu. However, sometimes no matter how hard we try, it happens. In most cases, the first sign of ...
Summer means sun and fun...and illness? No! But if we're not careful, it's true that summer can wreak havoc on our health. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants to offer some insight on two common health issues during the summer—heat-related illnesses and dehydration. What Is a Heat-related Illness? Well, it's just what it sounds like, really. This term encompasses three different illnesses that are all ...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness among Americans. Are you one of the many Americans affected? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants to offer you tips on how you can better conquer your allergies this year so you can regain your quality of life. How Long Do Seasonal Allergies Last? Cold symptoms and allergy symptoms can appear in very similar form ...
Did you know that you can actually experience the common cold any time throughout the year? While the common cold is mostly diagnosed during the colder months, you can actually catch a cold even during the summer! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge wants you to know how you can treat the common cold, as well as how to prevent catching the cold in the first place. Can You Catch a Cold From Cold ...
Are you already spending your summer days itching and scratching at mosquito bites? Stop the madness! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Kingsbridge is here to offer you tips on how to prevent and treat mosquito bites this summer. Why Do Mosquitoes Always Bite Me? Do you feel as though you are always the one being bitten by mosquitoes? There may be a reason for it! Also known as mosquito magnets, some people are more ...
