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August is National Immunization Month

August 18, 2017

<div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text"> <div class="entry-content"> <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4974" src="https://new.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nurse-527622_640-300x199.jpg" alt="vaccination" width="300" height="199" srcset="https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nurse-527622_640-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.afcurgentcarenatick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/nurse-527622_640.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"></p> <p>August is <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam.html">National Immunization Awareness Month</a> (NIAM), and <strong>AFC Urgent Care Natick </strong>would like to encourage you to stop in for a hassle-free checkup to ensure you and your family are up to date on your vaccinations. Immunizations are important for people 1 year or older and help prevent countless, often deadly, diseases. Vaccines are administered to stimulate your immune system so should you come in contact with that disease, your body ...

Preventing Heat Injuries for the Elderly

August 8, 2017

" Summertime temperatures can pose a threat for all – especially the elderly. Due to how the body naturally changes with age, older adults are at greater risk for heat-related injuries. Society harps on young adults for the importance of sunscreen, staying hydrated and other health precautions during the warm season, but have we truly considered how rising temperatures drastically affect the elderly? AFC Urgent Care Natick wants you to be educated on the preventive measures, symptoms ...

Summer Protective Gear – Do You Have Everything on This List?

August 2, 2017

" While you’re having your fun in the sun this summer, are you staying safe in the heat? Summer weather and more outdoor activities means there’s a higher risk of injury from things like sun exposure, dangerous insects, heat injury and more. Make sure you’re prepared for your summer fun by stocking up on these essential items that will keep you safe all summer long: Sunscreen When heading outside this summer, it’s ...