The flu is an incredibly common illness, especially during the winter. Since it is so contagious, it can spread quickly through populations, and we have certainly seen that happen this season! If you wind up with influenza this year, your illness could vary in severity from minor to a severe infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team wants you to feel better soon, so check out our latest blog that explains what to expect ...
Have you been feeling sick lately? With all of the illnesses surrounding us this year, it’s not surprising for you to have been sick once or twice already this season. Getting sick can disrupt your busy life, so it is important to know what you have so you can seek the proper treatment and get back on track! If you suspect an infection, it is important to be seen by a medical provider for ...
If you are fighting off an illness, you might be experiencing a fever as one of your symptoms. Sometimes the reading on the thermometer is your only indication, and other times, you can feel really sick from it. The silver lining is that if you have a fever, chances are that it is your body’s way of fighting off your illness. Not all fevers need to be treated with medication or interventions, so read ...
As parents, we understand the importance of keeping our kids healthy all year long. Especially during the winter season when there is illness all around us! Keeping your kids healthy includes getting an annual flu shot. Read on from our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail to learn why children need flu shots every year. Who Is Eligible for the Flu Shot? Anyone who is age 6 months or older and is not allergic to its ...
At some point during your life, you are almost guaranteed to have a headache. They can be caused by so many different things that it is one of the most common ailments for adults. Thankfully, most headache causes are minor and can be remedied with either water, rest or some OTC pain relief. In rare cases, a headache could be an indication of an emerging medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Knowing what red flags ...
As the weather gets colder, there is a lot to look forward to. The onset of the holiday season and the promise of a new year can be really exciting! However, this time of year also means the arrival of cold, flu and RSV season. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can be scary to think about as new parents, as it can be a really dangerous or even deadly virus if your baby or infant ...
If you have ever had a bacterial infection like pneumonia or strep throat, you have probably had antibiotics before! Antibiotics are one of the most reliable treatments against bacterial infections. When you are feeling ill, seeking relief is usually your No. 1 priority, so it is important to know what you are suffering from to get the proper treatment! If you are wondering if a course of antibiotics is right for you, check out our ...
Whenever you don’t feel well, it can be hard to keep moving through your day like nothing is wrong. When you have vertigo, that can make it even harder since it feels like your world is shifting around you. Vertigo is more than just a quick bout of dizziness. Your entire world seems to shift and move before your eyes, and it throws your entire equilibrium off. It can make it really hard to ...
COVID-19 has made going anywhere more complicated than it has been in the past, and the gym is no exception. With almost all of us having to stay at home at some point this year, exercise has been harder to come by. If you are wanting to get back in the gym, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some helpful information on exercise during the coronavirus. Is the Gym ...
Unfortunately, yes. Even though fall brings about so much refreshing beauty, a new allergy season rears its ugly head for a lot of people. Why, you ask? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail offers up some helpful information below. Are Spring Allergies and Fall Allergies the Same Thing? While spring and fall allergies induce the same types of symptoms, those symptoms are typically caused by different allergens. Most spring allergy symptoms are caused ...
