Lyme Disease exposure is highest during the spring and summer. Deer ticks, the most common cause of Lyme Disease, are out in higher numbers when the weather is warm. At the same time, people spend more time outdoors during the warmer months, increasing the chance of encountering a tick. If you do not take proper precautions like avoiding tall grassy areas, checking for ticks, or covering your skin with long sleeves and long pants, you ...
Sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted illnesses (STDs/STIs) are fairly common. Moreover, they can be asymptomatic and present no symptoms. This makes them especially dangerous. Because these illnesses are contagious, people who are asymptomatic can inadvertently spread the illness without knowing it. As a result, most medical professionals recommend routine STD tests to help prevent the spread. At AFC Urgent Care Southcenter, we make it easy to get routine STD/STI testing when it ...
