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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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National Guidelines suggest testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) around age 25. They further propose that you test earlier if you are sexually active or at a higher risk of being exposed to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). CDC yet again recommends a retest for additional STIs if a patient has tested positive for a different STI. Read the guide below to know the best times for STD testing Understanding STDs and Incubation Periods The incubation ...

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Summertime injuries can happen at a moment’s notice since recreation, physical activity, and more outdoor events are more available. They can also be caused by increased temperature associated with the summer. However, being aware of them can help you better prepare yourself for getting injured by making use of preventive and cautionary measures. Learn about common summertime injuries from these guides and how to prevent these injuries with some health tips and skills. Injuries ...

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COVID-19 is still a major issue when it comes to summer travel and may impact your plans if you test negative. You would need to make sure you take normal precautions before your flight, follow your destinations’ covid policies, and stay safe this summer with vaccines and testing. Below are some things to note before traveling this summer. Book your Flight on Time You might be used to waiting until the last minute before you ...

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A major concern of parents during the ongoing pandemic is if their children are safe to participate in organized sporting activities in their schools. Knowing the rules and guidelines to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic will help in preventing the spread of the disease in schools and other public places. You might also want to know the percentage of people infected by the virus in your state before sending your children back to school. In ...

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It can be rather overwhelming to prepare for a health trip. Most times, patients forget to go along with sunscreens or forget their medical documents at home. If you are vaccinated and ready to travel, you need to prepare for any health care needs you might have. To ensure that you don’t forget important items, start with this basic packing list and make sure you have everything ready for a safe trip! Must-Bring Items ...

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Everyone needs healthcare, and at some point or another, the plan you have in place and preparations you’ve made will come into play. Currently, healthcare costs continue to rise. Even those who receive healthcare as part of their employment are struggling with the costs of healthcare plans. Fewer choices are becoming available to employees who want to enroll in a company plan. While this is frustrating, it’s unavoidable as healthcare is necessary to ...

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“Wednesday 1/26/22 was Barry's’ 4-year anniversary with AFC Urgent Care Denver! Barry has always been consistent with whatever he does here at AFC, he willingly travels to other sites to cover for X-ray, he is very diligent in the x-ray department keeping meticulous logs and the room is always in order. He is a pleasure to have in the clinic. “ Thank you for all your hard work Barry and appreciate everything that ...

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The Omicron variant is the latest mutation of the COVID-19 virus. This variant is spreading across the world at frightening speeds, following the increased transmission rate trends seen in previous mutations. Research shows that patients who contract this variant of the virus are more likely to suffer from severe symptoms, including an increased risk of hospitalization and/or death. The following information examines the new COVID-19 variant Omicron and reveals how you can protect yourself ...

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This fall season, COVID-19 and influenza are likely to spread quickly throughout the greater Denver metro area. Both illnesses are likely to impact overall health for patients of all ages if not addressed carefully. Prevention, treatment, and self-quarantine are the best ways to ensure that you reduce the risk of getting either illness and also reduce the risk of spreading it. The good news for patients is that AFC Urgent Care Denver clinics offer COVID-19 ...

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