Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a potentially dangerous respiratory infection that can cause respiratory distress and other breathing issues. Caseloads tend to rise in the fall and winter months and peak alongside the flu. While most adults will experience a very mild infection, older adults and young children can become really sick from RSV and may need to be hospitalized. Our AFC Urgent Care Arden team understands the potential severity of RSV, so we ...
Getting sick can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you are tackling your large to-do list at work, and the next you are feeling feverish and your throat starts to feel scratchy. Influenza can make you feel really sick really fast. Of course, avoiding the flu is always the best case scenario, but that takes planning and preparation ahead of the flu season. Getting your flu shot early in the season at ...
As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine. The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...
Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...
Getting sick can happen at any point, and it is frustrating every time that you start to get a runny nose or a sore throat starts creeping in. Knowing what you are sick with is always helpful because you can be treated faster as a result. Unfortunately, many different illnesses share similar symptoms so it can be hard to know what you are suffering from on your own. That’s where AFC Urgent Care Arden ...
You may not want to be thinking about it, but COVID-19 is starting to rear its ugly head again around the country. Different variants and hotspots are popping up and we expect to see another eventful fall and winter season with a mix of the flu, RSV and COVID-19. You are still at risk of contracting COVID-19 even if you already had it in previous years as different variants aren’t always held off by ...
Back-to-school sports physicals are vital for student athletes. They ensure health and meet requirements. Urgent care clinics offer quick, comprehensive exams with convenience and confidentiality. AFC provides affordable physicals, prioritizing your child's well-being.
Now that our kids are back in school and we have the home, work, school and activities routine down for another year, we all cross our fingers and hope to avoid the slew of illnesses circulating about. Unfortunately, chances are that at least one of your kids will get sick in the next few months. That’s just the nature of having little kids in the school system! While there are many different illnesses that ...
Common illnesses like colds or predictable conditions like seasonal allergies can sometimes be easy to diagnose on your own, but there are many different kinds of illnesses and conditions that are trickier to pinpoint at home. That’s where we come in! Our team is highly knowledgeable and can help diagnose you faster. In addition to a physical exam, we have a variety of diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us along the way ...
If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.
