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How Do You Treat COVID-19 These Days?

September 15, 2023

Thinking about the pandemic can elicit all kinds of feelings and bring up old memories that we may not want to relive. It was a trying time that brought a lot of strife, grief and anxiety to our community. We are thankful that COVID-19 is no longer considered a pandemic illness, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t still out there circulating and mutating into different variants. You can still get sick from ...

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Sports Physicals: Getting Ready to Go Back to School

September 10, 2023

Back-to-school sports physicals are vital for student athletes. They ensure health and meet requirements. Urgent care clinics offer quick, comprehensive exams with convenience and confidentiality. AFC provides affordable physicals, prioritizing your child's well-being.

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When Should a Fever Go Away?

September 1, 2023

We can see it now—you are finally in the groove of work, school, sports and activities once more and you feel like you have it all together. The kids are gone, and you are settling down to work for the day when the school calls. Your youngest has a fever. This time of year is one of the most common times for your kids to get sick as everyone comes together again under one ...

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Does AFC Urgent Care Dalton Have a Lab on Site?

August 15, 2023

We are now open and so glad to be able to help our community overcome injuries and illnesses every day! In addition to our highly knowledgeable providers and our ability to diagnose conditions during physical exams, we have a variety of diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us along the way. One of those tools is a new state-of-the-art lab that we have directly on site. Our AFC Urgent Care Dalton team explains more ...

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

August 11, 2023

If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.

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What Does Smoking Do to the Body?

August 1, 2023

Giving up any habit is hard, but it is especially hard if it is an addictive habit like smoking. Smoking greatly increases your risk of serious diseases and long-term health complications. You are exposing your body to thousands of chemicals with each inhale you take. Quitting smoking will directly impact your life in a positive way, and it will actually impact your loved ones’ lives as well. Our AFC Urgent Care Dalton team explains more ...

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Will AFC Dalton Be Able to Test for and Treat STDs?

July 15, 2023

We are so looking forward to caring for you all in just a few short weeks. In addition to being here to diagnose and treat injuries and common illnesses like the flu or strep throat, we will also be able to test for a variety of STDs. Your sexual health is part of your overall health, and we are proud to be able to serve our community in this way. Not only is STD testing ...

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Is Being Bitten By a Tick Dangerous?

July 2, 2023

We are grateful for the many different benefits of the summer season, but not for the increase in bugs and insects. Any time you spend time outside running around in the grass or in the woods on a hike, it is important that you check yourself for ticks afterward. Ticks are at their peak from spring to early fall, so recognizing them and removing them from your clothes should always be your first priority after ...

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How Can I Prevent Tick Bites?

July 1, 2023

The Great Outdoors is a wonderful place to be, especially during a classically warm and sunny Georgia summer. While you are out and about enjoying all that our area has to offer, though, you need to be on the lookout for ticks and potential tick bites. Ticks can be found at any time of the year in our southern climate, but they are much more prevalent from the spring to early fall. While not all ...

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At What Age Do I Need to Worry About Alzheimer’s?

June 15, 2023

Getting older comes with many different blessings, but the risk of developing certain illnesses and conditions does rise as we age. This is especially true for cases of dementia and for Alzheimer’s disease, specifically. Having trouble remembering where your keys are or forgetting that you already told someone a story are usually not causes for concern if it happens on occasion, but any memory troubles coupled with a personality change or confusion about the ...

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