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As Halloween night rapidly approaches, many families are gearing up for a night of costume wearing and trick-or-treating. While the spirit of Halloween is all about fun and thrills, it’s crucial to prioritize safety to ensure that the night is memorable for the right reasons. At AFC Urgent Care Denver Highlands, we care about your family’s well-being. Here’s some essential tips to help you and your family stay safe this Halloween! For ...

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During cold and flu season, the onset of sniffles or a cough can affect anyone. While the fall and winter months can bring about a range of different illnesses, it’s important to be able to differentiate between symptoms so you can get the right treatment. While navigating through the various symptoms can be difficult, understanding the key differences is important to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses. In this blog, we’ll look at ...

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As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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