Experts begin telling people to get their flu shot as early as August, with the biggest push being in October. You’ve likely seen the signs and commercials for months encouraging you to get your flu shot, but what if you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? It’s okay, you can still get one! It’s ideal to receive the flu shot earlier for better protection, but that doesn’t mean you ...
Urgent care centers have grown in popularity in recent years and there’s a good reason for that! An urgent care is designed to address all of the common complaints that people have about emergency rooms. Nearly any non life threatening condition can be treated at an urgent care. You can walk in at any time and be seen quickly, typically within an hour or less. You’ll be able to receive the same expert ...
Cold and flu season is upon us and for nearly 20% of the American population, that means an onset of some very unpleasant symptoms. The cold and the flu both present very similar symptoms so it can be hard to tell them apart. Despite having common symptoms, the cold and flu should be treated very differently. If you start developing cold or flu symptoms, take a look at these key differences to determine what treatment ...
Community health is one of the cornerstones of ensuring that patients remain healthy throughout the year. However, finding access to nearby high-quality community health centers, walk-in clinics, and urgent care centers can be a challenge for patients. Patients may simply not know what types of services they can procure from a community-focused health center, if they take insurance, or where they are located in relation to their residence/neighborhood. Once these factors are determined it ...
This year, the flu virus is spreading at a faster than normal rate and flu season is expected to happen earlier than in previous years. Because the flu virus can spread, it is important to understand the best prevention methods and treatment options for cold and flu symptoms. The best way to actively prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot at a walk-in clinic. A flu shot uses a weakened strain of the ...
Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when a high number of people are in need of medical care. Flu shots, sport injury treatment, and other types of seasonal care are viewed by medical community during the fall than any other time of the year. If you’re trying to decide where to receive the treatment that you need, these are all reasons that you should consider a walk-in ...
Nobody likes to think about STDs. Whether it's transmitting them, having them, or getting tested for them, it seems to be a subject that many people try their hardest to avoid. The reality is that STDs are out there whether you talk about them or not, and it's important to get tested for them. STD testing centers make these examinations quick and easy and even offer anonymous STD testing. It might be uncomfortable ...
Cold and flu symptoms are differentiating conditions that require different diagnosis and prevention, per the last AFC Urgent Care Denver blog on the subject. Without the right treatment and prevention options, your symptoms can worsen and keep you from enjoying all the festivities of the fall season. As we mentioned before, the common cold and the flu are two different viruses that require slightly different treatment options. If you're interested in getting cold and ...
This season, cold and flu symptoms are likely to impact millions of children and adults alike. Without the proper medical intervention, a patient's cold and flu symptoms can leave them bedridden or even hospitalized. However, families and individuals patients alike need to understand the differences between the influenza virus and the common cold. Each of these diseases have similar symptoms, but they don't require the same treatment or prevention. If you believe you ...
Each year, families prepare for the fall season by making sure they get flu shots, visiting their nearest medical providing, and making sure everyone is ready for a festive fall season! That is why it is always important to watch for the most common fall seasonal illnesses. Awareness, prevention, and of course follow up medical visits are key to help ensure you don't get sick this fall. However, there are a few types of ...
