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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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Throughout the fall, illnesses circulate like wildfire. Sometimes, it feels inevitable that you will catch one of the many common fall illnesses at some point. Many of these illnesses, like the common cold, flu and RSV have very similar symptoms. This makes it hard to tell which ailment you are facing based on your symptoms, because most of these fall illnesses share the same symptoms. In this article, learn about the common symptoms of an ...

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In recent years, the prevalence of concussions in contact sports has been a topic of increasing concern. Not only have concussions made headlines related to huge sports groups such as the NFL, but it has become apparent that concussions happen more often than anyone previously thought in youth sports leagues. What can you do to prevent a concussion, and how damaging are they really? Read on to find out. Concussion Diagnosis and Care Near Hillsdale ...

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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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