Lacerations often require treatment by a medical professional to heal properly, but do not always require suturing. How can you quickly tell when a cut needs stitches? While is no simple answer to that question, there are some key signs that your cut needs stitches and that you should visit AFC Urgent Care Paramus for care. Bleeding That Lasts Longer Than 10 Minutes When you get cut, you should immediately start to apply firm pressure ...
COVID-19 has forced people around the globe to alter the way they move through their daily routines in order to slow the spread and flatten the curve. Many workplaces were closed in the beginning of the pandemic, but some are slowly starting to reopen. If your office is reopening soon, it’s vital that you know how to protect yourself against COVID-19 in the workplace. Maintaining a Sanitized Workspace Before you return to work, ask ...
Lab testing is something that’s necessary to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and prioritizing your well-being. As important as it is, it’s often something that people put off or avoid until the absolute last minute. Lab work tends to be expensive, time-consuming, and overall not a positive experience. Finally, there’s an alternative option! Convenience Urgent care centers are great for lab work because convenience. Instead of going out of your way to get ...
The holiday season often involves travel, including air, train and car to get home and spend time with your family. Regardless of how you travel back to your holiday celebrations, it is critical to make sure you stay healthy by maintaining your hygiene during your travels, which can reduce the possibility of you getting sick on your trip home. Wash Your Hands Thoroughly & Often Regardless of your mode of transportation, keeping your hands clean is ...
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for the good things in your life and spend time with your friends and family. While the holiday is traditionally associated with relaxing, watching football and maybe beginning to decorate for upcoming celebrations, there is one event that can lead to tremendous stress: carving the Thanksgiving turkey. From chaos around the kitchen and dining area to sudden, loud noises from chatter, there are several potential distractions that can ...
With the temperatures dropping and the last warm days giving into fall, your exercise routine is bound to change, incorporating more indoor activities rather than running or outdoor classes. Movement increases during the colder months because you are spending more time indoors, which leads to a heightened risk of injury. In order to prevent getting hurt, follow these tips while switching from your summer workout routine to your winter exercises. Start small and ease your ...
With flu season in full swing, it is important to make sure you take the necessary measures to keep yourself and your families protected against the virus. Luckily, the flu vaccine is available at AFC Urgent Care Paramus! There are many reasons why now is the best time to get your flu shot: You’ll be protected for most of the season Getting your flu shot earlier in the season provides you with immunity against ...
Flu season is here, with the virus spreading in ebbs and flows through the late spring. It can easily be prevented by getting a flu shot, which immunizes you against the current form of the virus. There are many questions patients may have about the flu virus, including the most effective time to receive a vaccination and how it works. What is a Flu Shot? The flu shot is an injection of what scientists and ...
With the first days of fall come the drop in temperature, shorter days, change in foliage and the flu season, with the cold and flu viruses running rampant through your community. Not all illnesses are easily preventable, but there are several steps you can take to prevent the cold and flu virus from wreaking havoc on your home and forcing you to take time off from work or school. Make healthy lifestyle choices the easiest ...
" It feels second nature to us as adults, but learning isn’t easy. Sure, everyone has a different set of skills and abilities. Overall, the needs of a child vary based on how they are prepared to learn. In a way, you need to learn how to learn before you can actually learn anything at all. For parents, the trick is making sure you know the best ways to make learning easier for your child ...
