March means we’re in the season of birds chirping, flowers blossoming, and spring sports beginning! Whether you’re cheering on your student-athlete from the bleachers, or if you’re participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. As a parent or an athlete, it’s important to be aware of injuries that can take you off the field and out of the game. Some injuries we’ve seen at our urgent care center ...
Have you ever had that scratchy, itchy feeling at the back of your throat? The one that starts in the back of your throat then suddenly turns into a painful burning sensation. Some people mention that it feels like trying to swallow broken glass. Now that’s a pretty vivid description of the common sore throat but if you have ever had one that bad then you’re most likely to not forget it. Usually ...
With this year’s overwhelming flu activity reaching every corner of the nation, it’s important to remain educated on the potential hot spots and preventative measures to avoid flu-related germs. Doctor’s offices, school classrooms, the gym, and even your workplace are among the top culprits for contracting seasonal influenza. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American adult spends more hours during the week at their place of work ...
Doctors recommend adults receive seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, according to HuffPost, more than a third of Americans regularly do not sleep enough. That means that roughly 83.6 million adults in the U.S. alone are sleep deprived. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 34.8 percent of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Worse yet, 11.8 percent ...
Influenza’s original Italian name, influenza di freddo, means “influence of the cold.” This year’s flu season is spreading quickly getting people’s attention. The 2017–2018 flu season epidemic is expected to kill more than 50,000 people 1 year or older, many of whom appeared healthy “just a few days” before they died. Being armed with knowledge and facts about the flu could mean the difference between life and death — and that ...
It’s the New Year and you’re not feeling so well. You have a cough, runny nose, body aches and a high fever. It sounds like you may have the flu! At the beginning of the current flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months should receive the injectable flu vaccine. In previous blog posts, AFC Urgent Care addressed basic flu prevention guidelines ...
We are in the season of apple picking, pumpkin spiced lattes and fall sport practices beginning! Whether you are cheering for your kid’s sport team or participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. It is important to be preventative and aware of these injuries when out on the field. At AFC Urgent Care, our board certified providers and experienced medical staff can diagnose sport injuries for both children and adults. Below are ...
Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to avoid getting the dreaded flu, but sometimes, exposing yourself to sick people can leave you feeling downright miserable. A runny nose and a consistent cough will lead you seeking medical care. Here are some common flu-like symptoms to look out for include: Fever: Fevers are common with colds, but when you have the flu, your temperature may rise to between 100ﹾF and 102ﹾF ...
Summer is a busy time for urgent care centers. Learn how you can avoid some of the most common summer injuries while you have your fun in the sun. Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year! With vacations, backyard barbecues, fireworks shows and more to look forward to, there’s lots of fun to be had during the warm summer months. But while you’re having a blast with your family ...
Whether relaxing by the beach or rushing through the city, staying hydrated is key to staying energized. Often times we get caught up in our everyday lives that we forget to keep track of how much water we’re drinking. According to Mayo Clinic, on average a full grown adult should drink 12-15 cups of fluids a day. The effects of not drinking enough fluids a day can be detrimental especially in children. There are ...
