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Cough 101: Why Won’t It Go Away?

December 29, 2014

<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 ...

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Truth or Fiction: Unmasking Common Winter Health Myths

November 17, 2014

" ?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 ...

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AFC Offers Employer Services!

November 10, 2014

" 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 ...

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We Have Convenient & Extended Hours That Fit your Schedule!

October 24, 2014

" 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 ...

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We Have Convenient & Extended Hours That Fit your Schedule!

October 24, 2014

" 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 ...

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Ebola Virus: Symptoms and Prevention

October 17, 2014

" 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 ...

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Perks of Urgent Care: Board Certified Physicians!

October 16, 2014

" 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 ...

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Perks of Urgent Care: Board Certified Physicians!

October 16, 2014

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full wp-image-3634" alt="DOCTORPATIENT" src="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/DOCTORPATIENT.jpg" width="300" height="221">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 <a href="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/medical-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">team</a> at AFC Natick can diagnose and treat most non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, in a timely manner.</p> <p>We promise that you and your loved ones will always receive excellent care during your visit ...

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Affordable Urgent Care Costs vs. Emergency Room

October 6, 2014

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full wp-image-3631" alt="MONEY" src="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/MONEY-e1412626625740.jpg" width="150" height="200">Did you know that Urgent Care centers are 1/5 the cost of an emergency room visit? Millions of Americans each year visit the emergency room, and the costs of these visits start to add up quickly. Here in Massachusetts, a study conducted by the Health Policy Commission shows that more than one-third of health care spending in Massachusetts is wasteful, squandered on unnecessary hospital readmissions and emergency room visits. In 2012, $500 million in ...

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It’s Time: Get Vaccinated!

September 10, 2014

" Flu season is officially here, making it extra important for you to receive your seasonal vaccination. Influenza, most commonly known as the flu, has caused approximately 36,000 deaths, 90% of whom are adults 65 and older. Young children, the elderly and pregnant women are most susceptible to contracting the virus, making it crucial for them to be vaccinated. However, don’t think that just because you don’t fit into any of those categories ...

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