There are fewer cases of children who show symptoms of COVID, but they can still catch the virus and spread it to others. In patients with symptoms, they may be mild, but there is always a chance of serious illness. AFC Urgent Care Methuen can provide you with the common symptoms and warning signs of COVID in children. If you think you or your family have come in contact with someone with COVID, come in ...
The holidays can be a stressful time. From going overboard baking cookies to experiencing the loss of a loved one, it’s important to be able to handle this stress in a healthy way. At AFC Urgent Care Methuen, we want you to feel your best throughout the holiday season. That is why we have provided some tips for handling stress from the holidays in a healthy way. For more information, call our clinic at ...
2020 has brought a unique set of challenges that affect almost everyone but especially those with young children. A child attending pre-k or kindergarten should be an exciting time for both the child and the parent, but that excitement has been overrun with worry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The more you prepare before sending your child to class, the better you’ll feel knowing their safety is being protected. Let’s discuss a few of ...
COVID-19 has led schools, workplaces, and nearly every other industry to explore remote options to help slow the spread of the virus. One of the most important industries utilizing remote options is the healthcare industry. Telemedicine is the remote care for clinical patient needs and it has more benefits than you realize! If you’re on the fence about switching to telemedicine, checkout these benefits that will likely change your mind. Flexible Care Telemedicine allows ...
COVID-19 has brought a lot of chaos across the United States. But a slight silver lining is that we are seeing people beginning to trust telemedicine help more than ever. Telemedicine can connect patients directly to care provider from the safety of their home. In the past, many patients were not aware of telemedicine as an accessible service and a handful of providers did not have the capabilities to provide it. Since states leaders started ...
Schools are reopening after the longest summer break of all time. However, the novel coronavirus is still on the loose. In these circumstances, the kids, school authority, and parents need to work collaboratively. Many parents and government officials are of the view that we can’t put the children’s education on hold due to COVID-19. A cautious and prepared re-opening of schools may soon be on the rise. If you debate that online learning ...
COVID-19 testing is more available than ever as more and more patients have access to multiple testing types. However, patients need to make sure that their nearby urgent care providers and testing facilities have ample testing supplies. Finding a local clinic that provides testing may be much easier than finding a clinic that has all your testing needs available. AFC Urgent Care Methuen provides both COVID-19 swab testing and coronavirus antibody testing for patients. Each ...
" Did you know that urgent care centers are one of the quickest growing areas of healthcare? With urgent care centers popping up in every town, sometimes more than one per town, it’s got people wondering what all the hype is about. If you’ve never used an urgent care center and you’re on the fence, these reasons are sure to change your mind! Telemedicine Available for Patients The good news for patients is ...
COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic and a national emergency, so it’s not surprising that people are worried. Coronavirus is scary, but it’s nothing to panic over. The virus is widespread, but there are preventative steps you can take to protect yourself against the virus. The CDC is urging everyone to follow these preventative measures to help slow the spread of the virus and prevent overwhelming doctors and hospitals. How Does COVID-19 ...
The word Coronavirus is one that almost everyone has heard recently. From television news to radio and social media, this illness is something that has people worried. It’s scary when a new illness begins to spread which has left many people wondering, are healthcare providers prepared? What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a virus that originated in Wuhan, China. China has seen a large number of cases of this virus because it’s highly contagious ...
