Many of our patients are coming in with tremendous amounts of poison ivy rashes. They are working in their gardens and doing various things around their home and coming in with spreading poison ivy. Poison ivy comes because people are exposed to the leaves and stems of the poison ivy plant, poison sumac plant, or poison oak. Wear heavy rubber gloves when doing any kind of work outside. Be aware that dogs and cats can ...
During this incredibly prolonged hot period, what can you do to recognize heat related disorders in yourself and your loved ones and prevent it? All heat related disorders are 100% preventable. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and carbonated beverages. During a heat wave always make sure you drinks a lot of water and electrolyte drinks. If you feel light headed, lose consciousness, or just don’t feel well. Visit your primary care doctor or visit us here ...
This time of year deer ticks are a common occurrence, here in New England deer ticks are especially a threat. Most tick bites don’t expose people to Lyme Disease, but deer ticks do. In fact, most deer ticks don’t even carry Lyme Disease but in this part of the country a very significant percentage of deer ticks do. How do you know if the tick you’ve been bitten by puts you at ...
This time of year, lots of people are dealing with allergies. It’s a high pollen season and allergies that typically end around this time may extend well into July this year. If you have any symptoms such as running nose, itchy or watery eyes you may be suffering from allergies. A lot of over the counter medications, such as Claritin and Benadryl, are very effective with fairly minimal side effects. If those don’t ...
This time of year at we see more mosquito borne illnesses that are particularly concerning. West Nile virus can cause a serious condition known as West Nile Encephalitis, which is an infection and inflammation of the brain. West Nile virus was originally detected in the West Nile region of Uganda around 1937, since that time it has spread to many parts of the world, including the United States. In 1999 the first case was detected ...
There are several ways to contract pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs. It is most recognized as a cough that produces phlegm. AFC Urgent Care Danbury offers diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia for any family member over age one. Knowing how pneumonia spread and preventing it can help keep you and your loved ones safe this winter season. Symptoms & Causes The symptoms of pneumonia can range depending on the ...
While they sound similar, STDs and STIs are not the same. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, whereas STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. Their differences are not just within the names, however. AFC Urgent Care Danbury is here to provide you with all of the information you need to stay safe. For more information on the STDs we test and provide treatment for, visit us here. What’s the difference? The biggest difference between ...
COVID-19 has put a pause, or at least an intermission to yet another holiday. We are now paying the price for our Thanksgiving gatherings and travel as evidenced by the huge spike in COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 is very much still prevalent throughout the states and across the world, and cases, hospitalization rates and deaths continue to rise around the U.S. We do NOT want a repeat of this from December holiday celebrations. Connecticut is ...
There is never a wrong time to get the flu shot. With flu season beginning soon, the best time to receive a flu shot is by the end of October. The sooner you receive your flu shots, the less chance there is to spread the virus to others. The CDC estimates that up to 56 million people had the flu in the 2019 to 2020 season. With COVID-19 being on the top of everyone’s ...
Accidents happen, and the chance of them occurring during the winter months is even higher. From flu season to black ice, walk-in clinics find the busiest months to run from autumn to the end of winter. With COVID-19 adding a layer to everything, it’s essential to take these precautions to keep you and your loved ones safe this winter season. Call one of our locations to find out more information on the patient services ...
