The flu shot is one of the best ways for patients to stay healthy and safe throughout the year. Without an updated flu shot, you may experience several uncomfortable symptoms and other inconveniences throughout the year. Roughly 40 million people in the United States become sick with the flu and thousands of patients experience hospitalization due to influenza. To protect against the virus, it helps to get a flu shot at AFC Urgent Care Methuen ...

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Flu season is just around the corner as the temperature begins to drop, the leaves fall, and the breeze gets a little crisper! During the fall, the flu begins to peak and could make you sick, which may put a damper on all the fun activities during autumn. Influenza infects over 40 million patients every year and causes thousands of hospitalizations for the must vulnerable patients. The flu peaks during the fall and winter as ...

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During the summer, vacationers are travelling around the country and the world to take some time off and get some much-needed leisure in. But before you go jetsetting, it is important to stay up-to-date on your travel vaccines. Travel vaccines are becoming increasingly important since diseases like measles, and similar illnesses, are starting to make a national comeback. Certain states like New York have experienced a significant outbreak of measles cases due to lower vaccination ...

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Summertime is one that should be fully enjoyed by you and your entire family. As the weather warms up children are more likely to engage in recreational activities including summer camp and sports leagues. As with any activity, you’ll want to make sure that your children are adequately protected from any potential health risks or injury risks during recreation. Additionally, you’ll want to be a little conscious of the weather and other health ...

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It is the end of April & that means Spring is finally here. Spring is a wonderful time of the year that many enjoy. However, if you are a good majority of poeple you may fear Spring because of the allergies! AFC Urgent Care Methuen would like to give you some advice on how to avoid allergies at home & in the workplace. Read below to get some advice! Tree pollen When allergies come in spring the ...

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AFC Urgent Care Methuen encourages parents to enroll their children in sports at a young age. Sports have been proven to teach a child important values & skills that they can apply to their everyday life as they grow up. Sports are important but can also lead to numerous amount of injuries. It is impossible to avoid all injuries however AFC Urgent Care Methuen would like to give you some tips on the best gear you ...

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Are you one of many American’s suffering from back pain? If you aren’t hurting now, you likely have in the past. Back pain is one of the most commonly reported health issues. From chronic pain to temporary pain brought on by an acute injury, our backs sure do cause a lot of problems. You know what they say, prevention is the best medicine! That’s why we’re going to share some tips ...

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From your grandmother to your best friends, it seems that every woman is surrounded by people sharing health advice from one woman to another. While it may be tempting to listen to those old wives’ tales and modern myths, it turns out most of them probably aren’t true. Let’s take a second to debunk some of the most common myths related to women’s health before you begin making any lifestyle changes based ...

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" When it comes to Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases the old adage “better safe than sorry” definitely applies. If you are sexually active, regardless of the use of protection or amount of partners, you should schedule STI/STD screenings periodically for your own safety as well as the safety of your partners. It is recommended that all women who are sexually active seek out gonorrhea and chlamydia testing every few years due to the fact that ...

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" Urgent care facilities provide a new medical option for millions of patients. Urgent care clinics have become an alternative option for primary care offices. It is important to note that urgent care is not a replacement for the emergency department, and any life-threatening injury should be treated at the ED of your local hospital. For all other health concerns, urgent care centers provide a few benefits over primary care offices. Accessibility and Convenience Many urgent ...

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