Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Little Ferry, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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While for many of us, fall brings to mind colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and caramel apples, it is also a reminder of the approaching flu season. Once the flu shot is released in your area, it is not too early to receive the vaccine. There are actually several benefits to receiving the vaccine once it is available. Below, our team will make sure that patients have the necessary information to help prevent the flu with ...

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Flu season is coming, and it is time to get vaccinated. However, it may seem unnecessary to make a doctor’s appointment with your primary care physician for a simple shot. If you don’t have any other medical concerns to discuss, you do have other options for a quick, convenient, flu shot. 1. Pharmacies are available but may not have the availability you require. Most pharmacies offer vaccines, like the flu shot. Most of ...

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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and occasionally lead to death. The best way to avoid getting the flu is by getting a vaccine every year. What are the symptoms of the flu? Flu symptoms are similar to other illnesses, so it can be hard to diagnose just from symptoms. There are tests to see whether or not a person is ill from ...

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A cough is an inconvenience no matter what the cause. From the common cold and flu to bacterial infections, no cough is a good cough! Knowing how to best treat your cough will help you get over your symptoms quicker and return to normal activities cough-free. Can I Treat a Cough Without Medication? You can use non-medication methods to manage the symptoms of your cough. Unfortunately, this type of treatment can’t always cure your ...

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Coughs and sore throats often go hand in hand, but not always. Identifying what symptom you’re experiencing will make it much easier to diagnose the cause. If you feel throat pain and discomfort when swallowing or talking, that’s a sore throat. If you have a persistent urge to cough, you have a cough. Now, let’s consider what could be causing your sore throat or cough! Causes of a Sore Throat A sore ...

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Walk-in clinics this summer offer a fast and convenient way to get care without a major doctor’s wait. Unfortunately, many individuals are unaware of this so they repeatedly rush to the ER for mild to moderate health conditions. Here is a detailed guide on what walk-in clinics are and how they are beneficial for seasonal summer care. Walk-in Clinics: What are they? Walk-in clinics are health centers that are set up to treat mild ...

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