You can no longer be contagious with COVID-19 only if you adhere strictly to COVID protocols and take the vaccination. The virus can spread from an infected person through sneezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. You can be infected with the virus if you are near someone who has COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface. The virus can spread more easily indoors and in crowded places. AFC Urgent Care Paramus provides COVID-19 testing to all ...
Winter comes with its paradoxical effect. We all want to go skiing and build a snowman. But with all these fun activities come certain health precautions. The cold days make us less active and stay long hours at home. The drop in temperatures and snowy weather increases appetite for the hunger for hot, heavy, and calorie-rich food. The shorter hours of sunlight can sometimes trigger seasonal affective disorder and increase the risk of eating disorders ...
Flu (influenza) is a viral infection that is very infectious and affects the airways of the lungs. It is one of the most common and severe viral diseases during the winter season and results in body aches, high fever, cough, and other symptoms. In most children, the flu only lasts for less than a week. However, it can be more serious in some children and may need to be hospitalized. The flu may also become ...
Norovirus, also known as “vomiting bug,” is a stomach bug that occurs during winter and causes severe diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting. The virus is highly infectious and can be very unpleasant; however, it usually leaves in about two days. It spreads commonly through water or food that is contaminated through contaminated surfaces or during preparation. Also, you can get contracted through close contact with an infected individual. AFC Urgent Care Paramus can help treat ...
