It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And the last thing you need to worry about during the holidays is combating a case of strep throat. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some insight about this common medical condition, including its symptoms and how it is treated. Read on as we take a look. When Should You Go to the Doctor for a Sore Throat? That’s a bit ...
Chances are that you or a loved one have already been through a case of chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 million people get varicella (also known as chickenpox) every year. While most cases of chickenpox are in children, adults can get the disease, too. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know how you can treat a case of the chickenpox should you or ...
Did you know? Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Yet it is probably one of the last organs we think about when we talk about our health. During Healthy Skin Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to know how to take better care of your skin! Why Is Your Skin Important? You might not think about it, but your skin is actually the first line of defense when ...
Tennessee state health officials, as well as those at the national level, are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this fall. But why is that? Well, it’s pretty simple. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu—a common and extremely contagious illness that can have serious complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga provides some insight. Why Is It So Important to Get a Flu Shot ...
Who wants to spend their fall or winter stuck at home with the flu? No one! But the reality is, up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to be aware of the early signs of the flu, as well as how long you can expect to be sick with the flu virus. How Contagious Is the Flu? Believe it or ...
Asthma symptoms are only triggered during the spring and summer season when the humidity is at its highest, right? Not necessarily. Because viruses account for 80% of asthma attacks, the fall season can actually bring about a high number of asthma symptoms among Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on keeping asthma symptoms at bay this fall. Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma? Exercise ...
Asthma symptoms are only triggered during the spring and summer season when the humidity is at its highest, right? Not necessarily. Because viruses account for 80% of asthma attacks, the fall season can actually bring about a high number of asthma symptoms among Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on keeping asthma symptoms at bay this fall. Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma? Exercise ...
While getting our eyes checked on a regular basis is important to our eye health, it’s not the only thing you can do to protect and strengthen your eyes. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga is here to offer you tips on how you can keep your eyes strong for years to come! Is It True Carrots Are Good for Eyesight? It has been said that carrots can keep a person’s vision ...
As we enter another school year, it is important to start establishing healthier habits to make sure our families stay as healthy as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to share some tips on how to help your family do just that. Read on as we take a look. Why Do So Many Kids Get Sick Once School Starts Back? It never fails—a few weeks into the school year and all ...
It seems like summer goes by in a flash these days, with school starting back up before we can believe it! But there are still a few more weeks of delightful summer weather to soak up. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants to help you enjoy the summer the safe way. Read on for a few tips! How Can I Keep the Kids Safe When Swimming? Summer and swimming go together like peanut ...
