Illnesses are an unfortunate reality of life. Without the occasional illness, we probably wouldn’t appreciate our healthier days so much! Illness can occur at any age and the cause isn’t always obvious. Once you know how most illnesses are spread, you can begin taking steps to lower your risk of illness every day! Direct Contact Illness spread through direct contact is an illness that’s spread from one person to another. Direct contact ...
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more contagious and spreads fast in children, says CDC. Besides, it may lead to severe illness in children and adults. The typical symptom of the Delta variant is loss of smell and cough. In contrast, major symptoms include headache, sore throat, runny nose, and fever. The Delta variant is more infectious than the previous strains of COVID-19. Delta COVID-19 cases have been reported in North America, the ...
Children are susceptible and tend to get sick, especially during the first few years of their life. Their developing immune system cannot fight against infection caused by environmental factors easily during the fall season. Moreover, children can suffer from seasonal illnesses, including flu, cold, lung infection, and other common diseases, at least once a year. Here is the guide for how you can treat common childhood illnesses in your children. Common Childhood Illnesses and their ...
" STD is short for sexually transmitted diseases. As the name implies, they spread through sexual intercourse and sexual contact. STDs don’t always have visible symptoms. Nevertheless, you might experience some mild symptoms. Hence, you should opt for frequent STD testing if you have sexual intercourse with multiple partners. STDs are curable and preventable diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases can be viral, fungal, or bacterial in nature. They include conditions like gonorrhea, hepatitis, HIV AIDs, and ...
" The surprising presence of the COVID-19 virus has shaken us all up this year. Luckily, scientists are working hard to learn more about the virus, how it spreads, and how to stay safe. Recently it’s been discovered that COVID-19 might be spread through the air. Keep reading to learn more about how the virus works and how you can protect yourself from it. COVID-19 is airborne In early October 2020, the Center for Disease ...
" As medical researchers continue to study the novel coronavirus that appeared in 2019, they are able to develop better and better methods of testing and treatment. Most recently, development in rapid testing has made getting results quick and easy. Here is everything you need to know about rapid and standard PCR testing. PCR Testing A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test has been the standard test for the COVID-19 virus for most of the pandemic’s ...
" Halloween is quickly approaching, but this year the celebrations are going to be a little different. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, keeping yourself and your family safe is critical. While you may not be able to do all of the activities that you consider fun this spooky season, there are still plenty of ways to participate without risking exposure to COVID-19. Some of the ways you can celebrate the fall season safely include: What can ...
" As the temperatures get cooler and the leaves begin to change, it is time for you to make preparations for another kind of season: flu season is underway. By getting your flu shot at AFC Urgent Care South Portland, you will be able to be immunized with plenty of time before the virus begins to spread throughout your community. Flu vaccinations are offered seven days a week for walk-in patients. What is the benefit of ...
" It may be hard to believe, but flu season begins in only a few short weeks. The season starts in late September and lasts through late spring, ending around Memorial Day. Because the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, it’s important to make sure you take certain steps to keep yourself safe during this flu season. The flu virus is highly contagious, with hundreds of thousands of cases reported each year as the virus makes its ...
" As local businesses are starting to reopen, you may be interested in learning if you have been exposed to COVID-19, whether it is through an active case of the virus or past infection. AFC Urgent Care South Portland offers two separate tests to detect and diagnose exposure to COVID-19 after a telemedicine screening and by appointment only. Diagnostic Swab Testing In order to diagnose the active COVID-19 virus, AFC Urgent Care South Portland offers swab ...
