Usually, during late summer and early fall, bees get close to the end of their season and are preparing to die off. As they fight for survival and resources, they often get “angry”, and are more likely to display aggressive behavior than throughout the first few months of their life span. We are now entering “angry bee season” and you might have questions like “How do I avoid angry bee season?” or “My child is ...
Summer’s almost over and you know what that means? It’s time to prepare for the 2022 school year by getting your child a back-to-school physical and updated immunizations. Why? Because it’s a whole new school year with potential health risks. We can’t forget about updating yearly vaccinations or preparing for illnesses like the flu this winter. Since kids will be back in school, the risk for spreading germs goes up. At ...
UV Safety Awareness Month is a national campaign in July to remind people to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It's important to know what UV rays are and how they can affect your skin. As it turns out, UV rays are responsible for most skin cancers including melanoma and basal cell carcinoma and other harmful effects like sunburns and eye damage. In fact, ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the most ...
Too many men wait until they have a serious health problem before they seek medical help. This can be a deadly mistake, no pun intended. There are many mens health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and others that can be addressed with early diagnosis and treatment. In light of June’s Men’s Health Awareness month, AFC Urgent Care Danbury wants to help men tackle these issues. The first step is to be more aware ...
Ticks are making a comeback this season and are expected to be booming in numbers. The New England area, specifically Connecticut, is a hotspot for these sneaky little buggers because they often carry Lyme disease. Lyme disease is notorious for causing long term issues of the nervous system and joints. The good news is this: most tick bites don’t expose people to Lyme Disease, but deer ticks (that roam New England) often do. We ...
Starting a new relationship can be exciting, but at the same time, it can also be challenging. When you and your partner start to become intimate, a conversation about sexually transmitted diseases, or “STDs” and STIs ( sexually transmitted infections) can seem intimidating or scary. Why should every new couple have this conversation? It’s important because you want to protect you and your partner from the spread of unwanted STDs or STIs. Fact: most people ...
Spring is coming and as we’re excited to put the winter behind us, we are now heading towards a heavy allergy season. Word on the street is, with sporadic climate changes, pollen has already started blowing our way. If that itch in your nose or your eyes is starting to get to you, then it's time to prepare and avoid allergy triggers so that you can hopefully find some relief this spring and ...
Have you ever had that scratchy, itchy feeling? The one that starts in the back of your throat and suddenly turns into a painful burning sensation? Some people say it’s like trying to swallow broken glass. Now that’s a pretty vivid description of a sore throat and if you have ever had one that bad then you’re not likely to forget it. With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, you’re probably wondering ...
New year, new you? I wouldn't celebrate just yet. COVID-19 is still around and there has been an uptick in cases over the past two months. You’re probably wondering if that Christmas gathering or New Year party you went to last week warrants a COVID-19 test or two. The answer is YES! But, with so many testing options out there, knowing what to get and when can be confusing, especially when there is ...
COVID-19 remains in the spotlight, with the COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and health and safety guidelines right before Christmas. When will it end?! By next year we’re hoping it’s’ hold on us will weaken, but coronavirus is not going away and maybe with us to stay. As we now have COVID-19 vaccines and more options to test for COVID, it has made it easier to spend time with loved ones for the holidays. The ...
