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When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, you might think of exercising and eating a healthy diet. But it's important to also consider taking care of your skin! During Healthy Skin Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants to share some tips on keeping your skin in top shape. How Can You Protect Your Skin From the Sun? Although you might think that sunscreen is only useful during the summer months ...

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Who doesn't want to have some fun in the sun this summer? We all do! But it's important to also take steps to protect your skin. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to have fun while also playing it safe when it comes to summer skin care! What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer occurs when your skin produces abnormal cells, which are usually the result of exposure to the sun ...

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It's beginning to look a lot like common cold season! Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to learn how to take action to protect yourself from colds, as well as learn treatment methods in case you do fall ill. How Long Does a Cold Last? Although a person can be contagious for five to seven days, the average length of a common cold is around three days. However, you might ...

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Healthy eating is a habit best practiced as a family. You need loved ones around you who are also doing their best to make healthy choices about the foods they eat. That's why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to learn how you can help your family eat healthier this summer. What Changes Should I Make to My Family's Diet? Whether you have a picky eater and/or your family ...

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Are the sniffles coming out to play this December? Just say no! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to know how you can tell the difference between a cold and a sinus infection so that you can get treated and back on your way to enjoying all the festivities of the holiday season! What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when there has been inflammation and/or swelling within the ...

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Halloween might be just around the corner, but do you know what can seem scarier than Halloween? The flu virus coming back to our town. Unfortunately, up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants to offer some insight into the condition. How Contagious Is the Flu? It's very contagious! While you might think the flu virus is only ...

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" A few indicators should inform you about the severity of your cough. One of the most common signs that give you the green light to go for urgent care is cough frequency and persistence. If your cough does not seem to go away despite the home remedial measures, then you should visit the doctor. Apart from that, other signs hint at a visit to urgent care. When Should You Visit Urgent Care? Once the coughing ...

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" Influenza is the most common illness that humans encounter worldwide. While it seems harmless, it is responsible for killing thousands of people around the world. Countries with accessible and advanced health care facilities don’t have to worry about influenza treatments, but underdeveloped countries have it the worst when treating this disease. Following is the list of influenza facts that can help you keep your household safe: 1.     Cover your face while coughing and sneezing ...

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" Traveling requires you to abide by all safety and precautionary measures. It makes sense too. Traveling to another state or country might expose you and your family to potential health factor risks. Living in the new age of the coronavirus, the last thing you would want to do is get sick on a trip you intended to have a lot of fun on. Therefore, you must take some extra measures and follow holiday travel safety ...

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" Winter is almost here and that means flu season is already here! Worrying about contracting the flu is stressful enough, but 2020 brought another set of challenges with the coronavirus. COVID-19 is continuing to spread around the country with no signs of stopping anytime soon. Staying safe this winter is a matter of preparation and education to really understand what you’re up against and what you can do to prevent it. Flu Prevention The ...

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