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Do you have a runny nose, congestion, and pain or pressure around the face and eyes? Though these symptoms are common with colds, if they persist for ten days or more they may be a sign of sinus infection (sinusitis). Colds cause sinuses to become inflamed, blocked, and filled with fluid which causes a breeding ground for bacteria and puts you at greater risk of developing an infection. What is a Sinus Infection? A sinus ...

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AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care in South Plainfield provides you and your family with the highest quality urgent care in the area. We treat patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, for a wide variety illnesses and injuries ranging from coughs to colds, cuts to bruises, and sprains to fractures. We also help to ensure that your family is healthy by providing a number of additional services, including: Sports, camp, and immigration physicals; Vaccinations ...

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“Yes, mom, we heard you! We know it’s cold out there. We’re grabbing our coats right now!” “This scratchy throat and runny nose will definitely get better with some homemade chicken soup.” “Of course we promise to cough into our elbows.” We’ve all heard our mothers’ best remedies and advice for cold and flu season, as well as some old wives’ tales that have been passed along from generation to generation. Whether ...

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At AFC Urgent Care South Plainfield, our occupational medicine program provides a number of crucial benefits to both small and large businesses, schools, and municipalities. Our goal is to provide quality medical services for all your employees at an affordable price. From pre-employment physicals to drug and alcohol testing, we provide a number of occupational health options to ensure your employees are healthy and drug free. We have designed a program that keeps a record ...

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WHAT IS EBOLA? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. SYMPTOMS OF EBOLA As mentioned on the CDC webpage, Ebola can only be spread to others after symptoms begin. Symptoms of Ebola include: Fever (greater than 38.6°C or 101.5°F) Severe headache Muscle pain Weakness Diarrhea ...

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According to the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine, the rapid population growth in the United States is making it difficult for patients to gain access to primary health care services. This situation has overwhelmed the number of existing primary care physicians resulting in limited scheduling opportunities for patients and shortened patient visits. AFC Urgent Care South Plainfield can help remedy this situation. Our board-certified physicians have extensive medical training and experience. They are passionate ...

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AFC Urgent Care South Plainfield is a walk-in urgent care center, open extended hours seven days a week. In order to accommodate your busy schedule, we are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm as well as Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Appointments are not required as walk-ins are always welcome. All our patients are treated by board-certified physicians who are passionate about the practice of medicine. We understand that your time ...

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With nearly 100 million people visiting hospital emergency departments each year, the wait time can seem almost unbearable. Emergency department visits can also be very expensive, making even the briefest visit a significant financial burden. Further, 60-80% of visits to hospital emergency departments are non-life or limb threatening and can readily be diagnosed and treated in an alternate venue of care. For acute illnesses and injuries that are non-life or limb threatening, AFC Urgent Care ...

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Influenza is a common respiratory infection that can lead to serious complications; particularly in children and the elderly. The best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual flu shot. AFC Urgent Care recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive a flu shot to reduce the chance of contracting and spreading the flu virus. Annual flu shots are important since the flu virus is extremely adaptable, making last year’s flu vaccine ...

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Kids spend more time at school during the year than anywhere else, and while every parent knows the back to school season is filled with shopping excursions, new school supplies and other preparations, there is one other important thing many people forget. It’s time to make your children’s health part of your back to school to-do list. You know, something you can actually feel good about spending your money on! Whether they’re ...

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