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Preventing Childhood Obesity September marks national childhood obesity awareness month, offering opportunities for families to address the issue of childhood obesity early. Childhood obesity has a variety of contributing factors, including eating patterns, genetics, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. Use this awareness month to begin introducing new, healthy patterns into your routine to support your family’s well-being. The path to good health can often start in the home. Read about ways you can ...

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What Causes Migraines and How To Prevent Them We’ve all been there– late nights staring at your laptop, tossing around in bed trying to fall asleep, skipping breakfast in hopes of weight loss, and suddenly experiencing the sharp pains of headache. But is it always a headache, or could it be something more? Migraines impact over 37 million men, women and children in the United States, but the majority of people that are affected ...

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Monkeypox is a viral infection that is in the same family as the smallpox virus. However, scientists have found that monkeypox is not as contagious, doesn’t cause as severe symptoms, and is not nearly as fatal. Monkeypox was typically found in areas of central and western Africa, but as of 2022, it has spread worldwide. AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale is here to provide patients with information and recommendations for treating monkeypox. While it may ...

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Most people will wait until the last minute to get their flu shot. Did you know that there are several reasons to get it earlier? Getting your flu shot as soon as it's available can help protect you from the flu virus and prevent serious health complications. Here are a few reasons to get your flu shot early this year. AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale provides flu shots every year. Protect yourself throughout the duration ...

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Swimmer's ear is a common occurrence that causes an infection when water gets trapped in the ear canal. It can cause pain, itching, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Mild cases of swimmer's ear can be treated with a prescription of antibiotics, but how long it takes for it to go away varies from person to person. In this blog post, we'll discuss what you can do to speed up ...

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Burns are often very painful injuries. It is important to know how to treat a burn properly in order to reduce the pain and healing time. Continue reading to learn about the different types of burns, how to treat them, and when you should seek medical help. AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale can treat injuries that are not life-threatening. A burn is no exception. We have the necessary equipment to help treat minor to moderate burns ...

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We all love spending time in the sun, but did you know that too much exposure to the sun can actually make you sick? Sun poisoning is a condition that can be caused by overexposure to the sun, and it can result in several symptoms, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, and even vomiting. In this post, we'll discuss what sun poisoning is and how to treat it. AFC Urgent Care Hillsdale can treat mild ...

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If left untreated, dehydration can have severe impacts on the body. When the body doesn't have enough water to function properly, dehydration occurs. It gets worse in the hot months when someone is sweating a lot or not rehydrating throughout the day. Diarrhea, vomiting, and too frequent urination are also causes of dehydration, especially in babies. Certain groups are more prone to becoming dehydrated, so it's important to be aware of any signs ...

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Hepatitis is often the outcome of a virus. In this condition, the liver typically swells from inflammation and damage. As a result, the liver ceases to function normally. Generally, hepatitis develops in a person due to excessive alcohol consumption, certain medical complexities, and toxins. There are three kinds of liver infections - Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. AFC Urgent Care Hilldale is able to provide certain vaccinations against contagious illnesses. Get vaccinated today at ...

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If your pregnancy is not a difficult one and going smoothly, then you definitely should work out to keep your body active, your muscles relaxed, and your organs are working steadily. Exercising helps our body to grow and breathe in ways we don't even recognize. Women are often told to stop physical activities when pregnant, whereas exercising helps in a smooth delivery in a lot of ways. AFC Urgent Care Hilldale has the best ...

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