Tennessee state health officials, as well as those at the national level, are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this fall. But why is that? Well, it’s pretty simple. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu—a common and extremely contagious illness that can have serious complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville provides some insight. Why Is It So Important to Get a Flu Shot ...
Who wants to spend their fall or winter stuck at home with the flu? No one! But the reality is, up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville wants you to be aware of the early signs of the flu, as well as how long you can expect to be sick with the flu virus. How Contagious Is the Flu? Believe it or ...
Asthma symptoms are only triggered during the spring and summer season when the humidity is at its highest, right? Not necessarily. Because viruses account for 80% of asthma attacks, the fall season can actually bring about a high number of asthma symptoms among Americans. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care of Pineville wants to share some tips on keeping asthma symptoms at bay this fall. Can You Exercise If You Have Asthma ...
The weather is changing and it can only mean one thing—the runny nose and cough is about to begin. However, how do you know if it is a common cold that you are experiencing? Our team at AFC Urgent Care of Pinevill wants you to know how you can best protect yourself from a common cold, as well as when it is OK to exercise with a common cold and when you should rest ...
Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen? Believe it or not, you could be affecting your eyes in a negative way. Our team at AFC Urgent Care of Pineville wants to share some ways you can protect your eyes from all that time in front of a screen—and boost your vision and eye health. What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to the Eyes? Nowadays, many of us ...
Are you dealing with acne? You are not alone! In fact, most Americans deal with acne outbreaks at some point in their lives. Our team at AFC Urgent Care of Pineville wants to offer you tips on how you can both prevent acne as well as treat acne with medication, if needed. Read on as we take a look: Can Too Much Stress Cause Acne? In short—yes! Too much stress, particularly when it’s ...
Is your young athlete gearing up for the start of a new sports season? Before your athlete hits the field, our team at AFC Urgent Care of Pineville wants to make sure you have one important part taken care of first—the sports physical. Why Is a Sports Physical Necessary? During a sports physical, a doctor focuses on a child’s health and wellness to determine whether he or she is ready to take part ...
