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Sports Physicals: Getting Ready to Go Back to School

September 10, 2023

Back-to-school sports physicals are vital for student athletes. They ensure health and meet requirements. Urgent care clinics offer quick, comprehensive exams with convenience and confidentiality. AFC provides affordable physicals, prioritizing your child's well-being.

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

August 11, 2023

If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.

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Urgent Care for Broken Bones & Fractures: What Urgent Care Treats

June 12, 2023

If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...

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Here’s What Happens During a Physical for Sports Exam

May 11, 2023

Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...

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Is My Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID? AFC Answers

April 21, 2023

While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Linden indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain.    Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...

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What Is Mono and What Are the Symptoms?

April 14, 2023

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Linden has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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Can I Get Employee Health Services at another Urgent Care Center

April 13, 2023

It is rare for businesses to prioritize its employees’ health, but stats show that absenteeism due to injury or illness costs billions of dollars annually. Besides, frequent visits to ER due to long waiting hours and appointment-based visits at primary care centers further increase the financial burden on the employers. Therefore, it is fair for business owners to look for alternate yet viable solutions, such as urgent care centers. This way, the employees can benefit ...

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Why are Cases of Bronchitis Common During Wintertime?

April 13, 2023

Respiratory diseases become more common in winter, the season for comfy blankets and warm liquids. During the winter months, bronchitis is a respiratory condition that affects people the most often. Bronchitis is an inflammatory respiratory illness that causes coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing. An infection of the bronchial tubes causes it. In today's blog, let’s review the factors contributing to the increased incidence of bronchitis during the winter months and on protecting yourself ...

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Do Urgent Care Centers Provide DOT Physicals?

April 13, 2023

Where can you find DOT physicals? What do you need to do? How can you prepare yourself? Read further to get their answers. Do Your Local Urgent Care Centers Provide DOT Physical? You can easily obtain DOT physicals at any urgent care center and other types of walk-in clinics. In fact, it is a much easy and simpler approach than your physician’s office. It’s a good idea to call the clinic and schedule ...

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DOT Physicals 101 for New Commercial Drivers

April 13, 2023

Want to know if you’re physically, emotionally, and mentally fit to work as a commercial driver? You have to undergo DOT physicals. Don’t fret if you don’t know about it. This article will guide you in detail about the process and why it is so important. DOT Physicals Post Training The DOT (Department of Transportation) physical is an exam for commercial drivers before heading to the road. These tests are designed to ...

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