" As temperatures plunge into dangerous territory, hitting unexpected extremes even for February, we at AFC want to remind you that cold weather comes with its own set of dangers. Two of the most common winter dangers when temperatures hit extreme lows are frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite can occur on your nose, ears, toes and fingers. Symptoms of frostbite can include: Grayish-yellow or white skin Hard, waxy feel to the area Symptoms are common to burns ...
" One of the most common reasons that parents will call doctors for an after-hours visit for their child is because of symptoms of an ear infection. Ear infections are typically more common in children than they are in adults, and can cause severe discomfort and pain if left untreated for too long. Symptoms of an ear infection include: Dulled hearing Sharp, burning sensation within the ear Headache High temperature Issues sleeping at night Coughing Runny ...
" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
" AFC has just announced that they will be joining forces with one of the largest independent cooperative physician groups, the Central Massachusetts Independent Physicians Association (CMIPA). As the leading urgent care provider in the Commonwealth, this partnership will now offer more resources for patients, better communication between providers and patients, as well as continuity of care. Under the leadership of Managing Director Bing Yeo and one of the most recent AFC centers to open, Marlborough ...
" The recent and tragic death of a 17 year old teen from Minnesota has many concerned about the flu epidemic currently on rise in the United States. Statistics show that flu activity is high in nearly half the country — 22 states and Puerto Rico, and experts are urging people to take preventive action by getting vaccinated, regardless if they are healthy or not. The elderly are generally those worst-affected. Flu-related hospitalizations among people 65 and ...
" Runny nose? Raw throat? Persistent cough? Colds usually begin abruptly with a sore throat followed by these common cold symptoms: Nasal drainage Sneezing Fatigue Cough Typically there is no fever with the common cold. In fact, fever and more severe symptoms may indicate that you have the flu or a bacterial infection and not a cold. The common cold will typically last for 3-7 days, with the first few days making you contagious and vulnerable ...
" “Yes, mom, we heard you! We know it’s cold out there. We’re grabbing our coats right now!” “This scratchy throat and runny nose will definitely get better with some homemade chicken soup.” “Of course we promise to cough into our elbows.” We’ve all heard our mothers’ best remedies and advice for cold and flu season, as well as some old wives’ tales that have been passed along from generation to generation. Whether ...
" Nothing feels better on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool. It’s a great way to keep kids — and parents! — occupied and happy. And while no one wants a damper on their fun, it is important to remember that pools can be dangerous places. While most trips to the pool result in a playful afternoon and fun memories, unfortunately drowning, poisoning and even chemical burns can occur. According to the CDC ...
" While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients flock in ...
