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Covid-19 caused many people to develop stress and anxieties around their health that they never had before, or at least not this severe. So, if you’re feeling scared or helpless this fall, you aren’t alone. It’s important to return to normal activities as much as possible though. Here are a few ways you can make the transition back into normal activities a little easier in 2022. Managing Anxiety Before you start thinking ...

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Despite how uncomfortable and annoying a cough can be, it isn’t usually a sign of serious illness. Understanding the common causes of a cough will help put your mind at ease next time you feel that familiar tickle in your throat. From acute illness to chronic conditions, do you know what’s causing your cough? Common Acute Causes of Cough Acute conditions are those that happen randomly and don’t last a long time ...

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Local urgent care centers in Cherry Creek, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Why the 2022 Flu Season Could Cause Extra Hardship for Families Recent years have shown we never really know what’s coming next in terms of illnesses around the globe. One thing we can predict is flu season returning each year. Flu season runs from October to the end of March, but it’s impossible to know when it will peak each season. Flu season 2022 poses an even bigger risk of hardship for families ...

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Why Should I Get My Flu Shot at an Urgent Care Center? Covid-19 is still a very real concern that’s stretched the medical staff thin in many areas. That’s part of the reason why flu shots are more important now than ever. Getting your flu shot in 2022 can be a quick, easy experience if you go to an urgent care center! If you’ve never visited an urgent care center for a ...

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Recent years have shown we never really know what’s coming next in terms of illnesses around the globe. One thing we can predict is flu season returning each year. Flu season runs from October to the end of March, but it’s impossible to know when it will peak each season. Flu season 2022 poses an even bigger risk of hardship for families, so preparing the best you can is imperative! What to Expect ...

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Covid-19 is still a very real concern that’s stretched the medical staff thin in many areas. That’s part of the reason why flu shots are more important now than ever. Getting your flu shot in 2022 can be a quick, easy experience if you go to an urgent care center! If you’ve never visited an urgent care center for a flu vaccine before, these benefits are sure to make 2022 the year ...

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Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians - about 52,000 more by the year 2025 - online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

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