" If you’ve gotten your flu shot already, great job! You’re much better protected against getting the flu this flu season. And if you still haven’t gotten your yearly flu shot yet, there’s no time to waste! Protecting yourself against the flu is vital to your health, as well as the health of those around you, and as we approach peak flu season you’re more likely than before to catch the ...
" At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. But often, in the hustle and bustle of the new year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, and which makes our goals that much harder to accomplish. This year, why not break from that pattern, and choose resolutions that will have a big impact on your life without taking an enormous effort? Choosing high-impact ...
" By December, many people feel like it’s too late to get their flu shot. Flu season has started, and if they didn’t get their flu shot in the fall, they’re certainly not going to find time for it during the busy holiday season. But the truth is, as long as people are still getting sick with the flu, people should still be getting the flu shot. If you haven’t gotten your ...
" With the winter season right around the corner, you and your family can be exposed to germs that invite viruses into your home. You can easily stop the spread of germs by “spring cleaning” your home. Here are a few tips to keep your home cleaner and healthier this winter: Wash your hands. Your hands collect so many germs throughout the day because of everything you touch. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after ...
" Keep Your Friends and Family Healthy This Holiday Season This Thanksgiving, pass the turkey, not the flu! Illnesses, such as the flu, can be transferred through sneezing, coughing or surface contamination. According to the CDC, germs can live approximately two hours on surfaces such as door knobs or kitchen counters. With a few preventative steps, your friends and family will be able relax and focus on the fun and food, rather than worrying about sore ...
" Summer might be fun, and spring is lovely, but the best season has got to be fall. The changing leaves, the brisk winds and the warm fires bring everyone closer, and the leisure activities can’t be beat. Over a third of Americans list fall as their favorite season, blowing all of the other seasons out of the water. However, fall requires a change of habits to stay healthy, especially as the days grow shorter ...
" For many kids, the summer is a three-month-long outdoor adventure, and they celebrate the warm weather and free time by riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. But as the school year begins, it can become harder for families to carve out the time to be active and stay healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are getting less physical activity and more junk food than ever, which can lead to a ...
" September is Healthy Aging Month, and AFC Urgent Care is dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy and happy lives as they age. As you age, your healthcare needs become more unique. Situations might arise that are scarier as a senior adult than they would have been if you were 20 years younger. At AFC Urgent Care, we understand the special nature of senior adult health concerns, and we are equipped to provide a positive ...
" As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. The best way to ensure their success is to give them the tools and the fuel they need to do well, both in the classroom and in life. We’ve got you covered there, with our blog last week on back-to-school health kits, and now we’ve got more information for you! The team at AFC Urgent Care has put together a list ...
" When your child returns to school, it can often mean a renewed exposure to germs and possible injuries. AFC Urgent Care has a tried and true list of recommendations to keep your kids healthy, even when they aren’t with you. Here is our back-to-school health kit, a complete list of the portable tools and items that can make the school day much healthier, without much effort on your part. This health kit can fit ...
" Nighttime fireworks shows, long stays at summer camp, family vacations and the late sunsets of summertime are some of the many joys your child may have experienced during their summer vacation. But getting to take part in these fun-filled moments over the past few months may also mean your child was allowed to have some later bedtimes than normal. Now that school is back in session, you may be wondering how these late bedtimes over ...
" Vaccinations are one of the biggest public health innovations in history. Because of the myriad vaccines we have available, we have completely or nearly eliminated several devastating diseases, saving countless lives in the process. Diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough and chickenpox can be debilitating, or even fatal. In order to keep your children — and other students— healthy, you must ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts. AFC Urgent Care is there for you ...
Unfortunately, many Houston Area insurances are terminating contracts with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, and Kelsey Seybold. The terminations put you, our valued patient, in a precarious position, severing the relationship you have with doctors and nurse practitioners. We understand how hard and unsettling this can be. Be assured, AFC Urgent Care Richmond will continue to be IN-NETWORK with all your insurance companies to be your dependable, AFFORDABLE health care choice for all your Urgent and ...
" Although February, which is American Heart Month, is almost over, it’s important to always be conscious of the activities, food and beverages that actively weaken your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for approximately 1-in-4 deaths every calendar year. While aging will naturally weaken your heart, there are a number of activities that will delay this process and allow you to live a healthy life with ...
" The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.While immunizations have significantly reduced the incidence of many serious infectious diseases, vaccination rates for some diseases are not meeting national public health goals. The need for vaccination does not end in childhood. Vaccines are recommended throughout our lives based on age, lifestyle ...
" AFC Urgent Care Paramus would like to wish you all a happy Halloween! However, this spooky season ghost & ghouls aren’t the only things you should be scared of when you are trick or treating, the candy is the real monster! On Average, a child eats about 7,000 calories on Halloween night, that comes out to about 675 grams of sugar! Of course, we don’t recommend parents to limit your kids to a ...
" What exactly is NIAM? National immunization month is held every August to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations. AAP wants to highlight the importance of immunization for all ages. AFC Urgent care supports this cause and we are celebrating NIAM! Why are vaccines important? Vaccines help stop us from contracting deadly diseases. It is a common misconception that the disease we heard of from back then is no longer around. (Mumps, typhus, ext). The ...
" AFC Urgent Care Paramus would like to wish you all happy holidays! Holidays should be sent with families & loved ones, but this can be difficult if you are continually sneezing & wheezing around them! If you suffer from year-round allergies or seasonal allergies, then you understand what its like to start getting allergies when everyone’s summer allergies are going away. Luckily AFC Urgent Care Paramus is here with some tips to help you this holiday ...
" It may be October but did you know that the Flu season is still in full effect?! Flu Season rangers from Septemeber to December & doctors see a rise in cases as the weather gets colder. Unfounrtuanly at this time in the year most people have forgotten about the Flu already! AFC Urgent Cre Paramus would like to remind you about the flu & even if you got your flu shit already you are still at high ...
" With the winter season right around the corner, you and your family can be exposed to germs that invite viruses into your home. You can easily stop the spread of germs by “spring cleaning” your home. Here are a few tips to keep your home cleaner and healthier this winter: Wash your hands. Your hands collect so many germs throughout the day because of everything you touch. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after ...
