You might have already heard about a couple of cases of strep throat going around the East Meadow area. While this time of year is mostly known as flu season, it can also be recognized as strep throat season, too! Our team at AFC Urgent Care East Meadow wants you to know the symptoms to look for when it comes to strep throat, as well as how you can treat strep throat quickly so you ...
Whether you were an athlete as a young child or not, you may be wondering whether it's worth it to enroll your child in a fall sport. Well, in short—participation in sports offers a ton of benefits for kids, including benefits to both health and development. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care East Meadow takes a look at the benefits of sports, as well as ways to keep your young athlete healthy ...
When it comes the summer, there are so many things to look forward to. But summer’s intense heat and sun bring about some unique challenges. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care East Meadow offers some tips on how to keep your family safe! Is a Sunburn Dangerous? The short answer—yes. When you suffer a sunburn, you are increasing your risk of skin cancer. In fact, your risk of skin cancer ...
Do you feel as though you are always running to the bathroom? Maybe you feel like you need to urinate, but when you get to the restroom nothing happens. Bladder issues are common among Americans. During Bladder Health Month this November, our team at AFC Urgent Care East Meadow wants to help you understand how you can keep your bladder healthy. What Does the Bladder Do? Urine is made in the kidneys and then travels ...
