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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 the Flu Shot Make You Sick? Why the Stick Can Make You Feel Ick

August 15, 2023

From 2010 to 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 9.4 million to 41 million flu illnesses every year. But there is an easy way to protect yourself — the flu shot. Studies show that the severity of the flu is significantly less if you catch the flu but are vaccinated. The CDC says the flu vaccine reduces the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 40% to ...

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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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