That sore, dry, sandpaper-like feeling in the back of your throat can be the first sign of cold, flu COVID-19, or even strep throat. Sore throat, also known as Pharyngitis, is a condition marked by pain in the throat, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It’s very common in the colder months and now more than ever it can be confusing as to what’s causing your sore throat. With COVID-19 making ...
Are you worried you might have been exposed to someone that has COVID-19 over the holidays? The Omicron variant has made its way across Connecticut and we have seen a huge uptick in cases over the past two months. AFC Urgent Care Danbury is providing COVID-19 testing in order to ensure that patients that are at risk for COVID-19 are able to get an accurate and efficient diagnosis without a hassle. At this time we ...
We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving because before you know it, we’ll be in 2022. December is going to go by quickly and a lot of us are exhausted from the rollercoaster ride of 2021. 2021 was filled with good moments and bad ones. New testing options for COVID-19 and finally a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus were all plusses. But, we also had some bad moments: a resurgence in COVID-19 cases from ...
Did you know that there are more than one type of diabetes? There are, in fact 3 major types: Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes And Gestational Diabetes Some even call ‘prediabetes’ the 4th type of diabetes because so many people don’t even know they’re borderline diabetic. Each type has different causes, but they all come with other health complications if not managed. This is why this National Diabetes Awareness month it’s ...
We’re approaching flu season, and guess what? It’s time for your annual flu shot! Schools are now in session and kids are the most common germ spreaders. People are also still traveling and the COVID-19 Delta variant and other variants have snuck into Connecticut. As symptoms for both viruses often overlap, you don’t want to blow off a flu shot this year. It can be hard to diagnose and treat if you ...
August is notorious for “Back-to-school” everything! Think you got everything on the list for your kid? Don’t forget to add “get them a physical”, right at the top of your checklist! Going back to school in-person means going back to the doctor. This is not like last year where kids didn’t have to worry about rolling out of bed for school. In-person classes mean more germs and the likelihood of your child being ...
Summer break is here! The kids are home, and it’s time to take a long awaited break from COVID-19. Traveling is well-established as being both spiritually and emotionally healthy. However, between flying in a congested airplane and encountering a near-infinite number of foreign bacteria, traveling can be unhealthy if you’re not fully prepared. In order to ensure that your body is safe enough to combat the health risks associated with international and domestic ...
