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Yes, you can! In the past, the CDC recommended waiting 14 days before getting another vaccine after getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, but those days are behind us. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team provides some further helpful information on COVID-19 and flu vaccines below, so keep reading! How Safe Is It to Get the COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccine at the Same Time? It’s safe. There have been no reports of ...

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When you have a flare-up of itchy, irritated skin from eczema, you feel like you’d do anything to calm down or prevent your rashes. Luckily, there are many things you can do to ease those flare-ups and make your skin feel more comfortable. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team further explains below, so keep reading! What Is Eczema? Eczema is often referred to atopic dermatitis, which is a condition that makes the skin ...

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Stomach pain and nausea are very common among both children and adults alike. These symptoms can be caused by many things, from overeating and anxiety to infection and gastrointestinal disorders. Even though nausea is obviously an uncomfortable thing to experience, it can almost always be treated at home and without medical care. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team highlights what you can do yourself to reduce those symptoms and feel better. Here’s what ...

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Not only are yeast infections uncomfortable to experience, but they can be uncomfortable to talk about, too. Even though this is the case, they’re extremely common infections—especially among females. Thankfully, most yeast infections don’t need medical care to be adequately treated, but some still do. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road explains what you need to know. What Causes a Yeast Infection? A vaginal yeast infection occurs ...

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Bronchitis and pneumonia are both lung-related illnesses, but they aren’t the same thing. Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs, while pneumonia is an infection of the alveoli, the little air sacs in the lungs. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team provides other helpful facts about bronchitis and pneumonia below, so keep reading! What Causes Bronchitis? There are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is ...

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There are many different types of STDs, and they all differ from each other. Some STDs, like bacterial STDs, are curable, while viral STDs can’t be cured. Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team provides further information about the different types of STDs and how you can prevent them below, so keep reading. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Millions of new ...

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Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. The most common area that gout affects is the big toe, and its symptoms can linger for a long period of time. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to better understand your gout and treat your gout symptoms. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road explains. What gout is: Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized ...

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Pulling a muscle is a terrible feeling. It hurts and limits your mobility for a significant amount of time. How significant, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team answers this question and shares additional helpful information below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, or a muscle strain, is an injury to a muscle or a tendon, which is the fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Minor injuries may ...

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Even stray, feral cats are cute, but they can be much more aggressive than household, domesticated cats. If you approach one (we’d advise you to not do this) and get bitten, will the bite be a threat to your health? There’s a chance it could be, and our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team further elaborates below. What Should I Do if a Stray Cat Bites Me? In addition to doing basic first ...

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The growing vaccination numbers and the declining number of COVID-19 cases are great signs, but the fact remains that you can still get sick with another illness, like the flu or strep throat. If you are starting to experience symptoms for one of these illnesses, when should you consider getting tested? The answer is as soon as possible, and our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team highlights why below. When Should I Get Tested? Experts ...

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