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Local urgent care centers in Methuen, 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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COVID became popular in 2019, hence the name COVID-19. This infection is highly contagious and dangerous. Therefore, it is essential to eradicate this virus as soon as possible. An early attempt to stop the spread of the disease is to narrow down its symptoms. The public will be safer if everyone can identify the symptoms, quarantine, and seek medical help.  AFC Urgent Care Methuen provides COVID-19 testing to patients through appointments. If you are suffering ...

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Asthma is a severe long-term respiratory disease. Variations in weather due to fluctuations in air pressure can trigger attacks in asthmatic patients. Perhaps this is why the winter season and asthma are no friends. Winter produces cold air, which irritates the bronchial tubes and worsens asthma symptoms. At this stage, asthmatic patients may experience trouble breathing if the cold air enters their airways. Trouble breathing arises when airway inflammation arises from cold, dry air getting ...

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Microorganisms are present everywhere, whether on surfaces, in the soil, or in our foods. Some of these bacteria and parasites can affect our health.   In cases where a person consumes contaminated food, it will most likely lead to food poisoning or foodborne illness.   AFC Urgent Care Methuen is able to treat all patients for urgent medical conditions. If you are experiencing symptoms of dehydration, it's best to receive emergency medical care from the emergency ...

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In winter, we have a predominance of viral diseases, especially those that attack the airways. Colds, flu, bronchitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis are more common during this period. The colder temperatures and the dry climate cause a concentration of particles that allow these viruses to reproduce. Children are the most affected, especially those with a history of allergic respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis and rhinitis).  AFC Urgent Care Methuen is equipped to treat a variety of illnesses ...

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" Camp physicals are typically required for all children at summer camps throughout the state. If your child is planning on attending a camp, it can be assumed they’ll need a physical. At AFC Urgent Care Methuen, we provide sport & camp physicals to all children on a walk-in basis. Our providers are trained to give your child the best care possible. Visit our center today to get your child started on their summer activities. Why ...

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When someone is out in the sun, the melanin in their skin acts as a UV protectant. This then causes a higher production of melanin, resulting in a tan. Without the added protection of sunscreen, the body will instead burn, causing a sunburn. Mild sunburns are extremely common, but in some cases, they can become severe. If you are suffering from a severe sunburn this summer, visit AFC Urgent Care Methuen. Our providers can recommend ...

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Living with allergies or asthma is an unpleasant reality for a large number of people. Unfortunately, asthma and allergies tend to go hand in hand. Understanding how they’re related and what the key differences are will make identifying and treating your symptoms more manageable. The providers at AFC Urgent Care Methuen can provide information and health recommendations for those who have asthma. Seasonal allergy treatment is also offered for those who may need it ...

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The United States Immigration medical exam is a mandatory test required of every applicant intending to migrate to the U.S. The purpose is to prevent the emigration of persons with health conditions of public health concerns, which tend to put the migrant and other host country members at risk. Such conditions include persons with an infectious disease of public health significance, physical or mental disorder associated with harmful behavior, and persons who fail to ...

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