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 ...
As the seasons change, it can bring about many different emotions. While some of us love the chilly air and winter weather, others dread the arrival of the colder months. It can be common to experience an increased feeling of loneliness or sadness during this time of year. Occasional episodes of sadness aren’t usually something to worry about, but if your mood and symptoms start to affect your daily life or cause symptoms of ...
Influenza is all around us this season. With outbreaks happening in cities and populations across the country, it is almost guaranteed that you know someone who has fallen ill with influenza this season. If you start to get sick yet this year, just know that you are not alone! Your AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team can help you with a diagnosis and treatment plan. Check out our latest blog explaining how to treat influenza ...
If you are feeling sick at this time of year, you are certainly not alone. There are so many illnesses around that have the potential to make you sick right now. If you do fall ill, it is important to know what is making you sick so you can receive the proper treatment. Infections can vary widely and can cause many different symptoms. They can range from the minor common cold to severe pneumonia, so ...
Are you feeling sick? Many illnesses are circulating already for the season, so chances are that you are experiencing some unpleasant symptoms. One of those symptoms could certainly be a fever! If you have a fever, your body is working hard to overcome whatever illness you have, but sometimes they can make us feel even worse while they are present. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd. team explains the importance of fevers below, so keep ...
Influenza can be dangerous to anyone, but it is particularly dangerous to people over the age of 65. Because of this, there are different versions of the flu shot available to you if you fall into this category! We want you to stay as healthy as possible all season long, and that includes getting your annual flu shot as soon as possible. Check out AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd.’s latest blog all about the ...
Chances are that you have had a headache or two before in your lifetime. They are so common that they are actually one of the most common reasons for urgent care visits around the country! Headaches can range from mildly annoying to extremely painful and serious, so it is important to know what red flags to look for when your own head starts to hurt. We can help! Check out AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd ...
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can be a really scary virus for new parents and infants. It can cause breathing struggles and lung irritation that can be dangerous and even deadly to babies. If your little one starts to experience some concerning cold-like symptoms, it is important to watch him or her very closely. RSV can begin like a common cold and then get worse really quickly. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Rd ...
There have been some world-changing inventions over the years, including the wheel, the internet and the telephone. We would also classify the development of antibiotics into that category. Due to their development, the risk of serious complications and death due to a bacterial infection has gone down drastically. It is usually no longer a threat to your life to come down with a simple infection. Thanks, modern medicine! We are grateful to have this resource ...
Vertigo can often be misdiagnosed as general dizziness, but they are actually very different sensations! Dizziness is typically a temporary symptom that is the result of an illness or something like dehydration, whereas vertigo is caused by an issue with the balance inside your inner ear. While both conditions can be difficult to manage, it is important to know which one you are suffering from so you can seek the appropriate treatment. Check out our ...
