Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of children spend most of the day in close contact and touch a lot of shared surfaces (e.g ...
When the summer gets hot, swimming in the pool or at the beach is the perfect way to beat the heat. Unfortunately, 2.4 million people each year leave the water only to experience the pain, swelling, and itchiness of Swimmer’s Ear. Otitis Externa (A.K.A Swimmer’s Ear) is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by an excess of moisture and bacteria in the ear. This illness is especially prevalent ...
Summer is finally in full swing! With warm weather, many people crave spending time outdoors – whether tending to the garden, grilling in the backyard, playing in the park, or sunbathing on the beach. Nevertheless, a simple brush with nature can lead to a red, itchy, swollen rash from poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Containing oil named Urushiol, these plants cause skin irritation in as little as 12 hours after contact. Though rare, severe ...
Summer is finally in full swing! With warm weather, many people crave spending time outdoors – whether tending to the garden, grilling in the backyard, playing in the park, or sunbathing on the beach. Nevertheless, a simple brush with nature can lead to a red, itchy, swollen rash from poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Containing oil named Urushiol, these plants cause skin irritation in as little as 12 hours after contact. Though rare, severe ...
While there is a lot of talk about the ‘universal health benefits’ of going gluten-free, there are many aspects of the lifestyle that most people are still unsure or unaware about. We believe that there is some truth out there, but that it is also important to clear the air on some of the bigger gluten and gluten-free myths Myth #1: Everyone should try going Gluten-free! Unless you have been medically diagnosed with celiac disease ...
Strolling the streets of Paris or taking in the scenery in the Greek islands are great ways to spend a summer vacation abroad. But with all the memories you’ll be making, don’t make the mistake of getting sick. Going abroad comes with its own set of health dangers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a comprehensive list of diseases to be wary of. But if you don’t anticipate coming ...
A healthy diet, exercise, and plenty of sleep doesn't guarantee you won’t get sick. Practicing diligent awareness of your surroundings and the best safety practices doesn’t guarantee you won’t get injured. Illness and injury can occur when you least expect it and often during the most inconvenient of times. Above all, fast relief of your pain and suffering is of the utmost importance. This causes many to spend more time and ...
Our AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care Center is pleased to announce our appointment by the Mayor of South Plainfield as the official Borough Physician of the Borough of South Plainfield. Mayor Anesh, with the consent of the municipal council, appointed AFC Urgent Care to serve in this capacity. As Borough Physician, we will examine all Borough employees for the purpose of ascertaining whether they are physically able to perform the duties of their office or ...
While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC Urgent Care can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients ...
This winter we have experienced numerous stretches of very cold temperatures that pose a wide variety of health risks, from colds to frostbite and hypothermia. AFC Urgent Care in South Plainfield is dedicated to keeping you and your family happy and healthy all season long and would like to remind you of the dangers of exposure to extreme cold. Today we would like to focus on the threat of frostbite, a condition in which the ...
