<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p>Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season.<br> The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
" AFC has just announced that they will be joining forces with one of the largest independent cooperative physician groups, the Central Massachusetts Independent Physicians Association (CMIPA). As the leading urgent care provider in the Commonwealth, this partnership will now offer more resources for patients, better communication between providers and patients, as well as continuity of care. To read the full article on the new partnership between AFC and CMIPA, click here! "
<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-3704 alignright" alt="Flu-Shot-logo" src="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/Flu-Shot-logo.jpg" width="150" height="150">The recent and tragic death of a 17 year old teen from Minnesota?has many concerned about the flu epidemic currently on rise in the United States. Statistics show that flu activity is high in nearly half the country — 22 states and Puerto Rico, and experts are urging people to take preventive action by getting vaccinated, regardless if they are healthy or not.</p> <p>The elderly are generally those worst-affected. Flu-related hospitalizations among people 65 and ...
<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-3701 alignright" alt="COUGHING" src="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/COUGHING.jpg" width="293" height="274">It is that time of the year when everyone we come in contact with is fighting off some form of a cold or flu. For some, simple home remedies can help soothe their discomfort and symptoms will go away within a few days, for others it is not as simple.</p> <p>Coughing is a reflex action that we cannot control. Unfortunately, this cannot be ignored. Depending on the symptoms, it can be a temporary annoyance or ...
" ?Yes, mom, we heard you! We know it’s cold out there. We?re grabbing our coats right now? ?This scratchy throat and runny nose will definitely get better with some homemade chicken soup. ?Of course we promise to cough into our elbows. We?ve all heard our mothers? best remedies and advice for cold and flu season, as well as some old wives? tales that have been passed along from generation to generation. Whether ...
" Have you ever had employees who got injured on the job and ended up at the ER for hours and out of work for days? ?Are you considering implementing a drug screen policy to reduce your company’s occupational health risks? AFC Urgent Care in Natick, MA offers local businesses with efficient and affordable employer services. We are a walk-in urgent care center, open 7 days a week with extended hours to fit your busy ...
" AFC Natick is a full service urgent care center offering a number of services for most non-life threatening conditions including sprains, sore throats, back pain, and blood work. We provide convenient hours to help accommodate your busy schedule! Our center is open 363 days a year, 7 days a week. Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. A visit to AFC is fast and ...
" AFC Natick is a full service urgent care center offering a number of services for most non-life threatening conditions including sprains, sore throats, back pain, and blood work. We provide convenient hours to help accommodate your busy schedule! Our center is open 363 days a year, 7 days a week. Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. A visit to AFC is fast and ...
" WHAT IS EBOLA? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. SYMPTOMS OF EBOLA As mentioned on the CDC webpage, early symptoms of Ebola, can only be spread to others after symptoms begin. Symptoms of Ebola include: Fever (greater than 38.6?C or 101.5?F) Severe headache Muscle ...
" AFC Urgent Care centers are dedicated to providing quality care, one patient at a time. Each center is staffed with an experienced team of board certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and x-ray technologists on-site at all times. The team at AFC Natick can diagnose and treat most non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, in a timely manner. We promise that you and your loved ones will always receive excellent care during your visit ...
