October brings many things, from colorful leaves to cooler weather, however, it’s also the start of flu season. Seems early, doesn’t it? Fear not, as the flu, if dealt with early on, is preventable, which is why we need to talk about the flu now. Sometimes, however it can be hard to know if what you have is the flu or just a cold. It can be confusing. We know. How do you ...
AFC Urgent Care Danbury wants you to be aware of the symptoms of diabetes, one of the top 3 killers in the U.S. today. Because November is Diabetes Awareness month we want you to be aware of the danger signs of diabetes. Health experts predict that we are inching up to diabetes affecting 33.3% of the U.S. That is a staggering number. As of 2014 National Diabetes Association statistics, in the U ...
You just got a call from the Danbury school nurse telling you that your child has head lice. Take a deep breath and don’t panic. Remember, if mom is calm, the child will be calm. Lice among kids happens all the time, especially at schools and daycares where kids are more likely to share personal items like hats, headbands or hairbrushes. Even though you’ve gotten a heads up that your child may have ...
Press Release: Health Care Leader to Serve Those Who Have Served Our Country DANBURY, CT (November 10, 2016) – American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, announced today it will offer military veterans free flu shots on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 at both of their Danbury AFC Urgent Care Centers. The announcement is an extension of AFC’s effort to promote flu prevention in ...
Remember when the only challenge you had at Halloween was which superhero your child wanted to be? It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns to clown threats. What’s a trick-or-treater to do when all he or she wants is to come home with a bag full of loot that hopefully will carry them through to Thanksgiving Day? In addition to plain ol’ common sense precautions like ...
Calling all Greater Danbury area selfie takers, amateur photographers and “peepers”! We have officially entered “peak week”-the most beautiful time to live in Connecticut, and we are proud of it. This year we’ve decided to celebrate and here at AFC Urgent Care Danbury we want to see the best of what you see and share it with everyone. And so, we are launching the first annual: AFC Best of Fall Foliage Photo Contest ...
Time may be running short, but many of these healthy gifts can be gotten inexpensively… and at the drug store! Healthy gifts are in this year. Instead of spending a fortune on a Chia Pet and a video game, invest your hard earned money on gifts designed to keep your friends and family healthy and inspired. Trends come and go, but good health will always be in style. Reusable water bottle Besides being a must ...
The weather outside is getting frightful, which must mean we’ve entered the winter season. For people with all skin types, it can be a lot more challenging to keep skin healthy and moisturized in the cold, unforgiving air outside and the dry, punishing heat inside. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing illness, so keeping it healthy can directly influence how you feel all winter long ...
The holidays have officially begun. They’re a happy time for many, but for others, the holidays often have the opposite effect. Many people suffer from holiday sadness or stress, and for some, more serious mood issues like depression. If you are suffering from depression, it could be helped by Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 has multiple benefits, one of them being a possible relief from depression. Why? B12 produces the amino acid’s that help ...
Are you suffering from “holiday blues”? Vitamin B12 shots can relieve holiday depression The holidays have officially begun. They’re a happy time for many, but for others, the holidays often have the opposite effect. Many people suffer from holiday sadness or stress, and for some, more serious mood issues like depression. If you are suffering from depression, it could be helped by Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 has multiple benefits, one of them being a ...
