" You may think you’re just suffering from the common cold. You have the normal symptoms of coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue… but what if it’s something worse than a regular cold? Here are five ways to identify if your cold is something worth getting checked out for. Your symptoms last more than a few days. A regular cold can clear up after a few days with proper rest and hydration. While your cough ...
" If you’ve ever been sick with the flu, you know how miserable it can be. The best way to prevent getting sick with the flu is to get your annual flu shot. Yet every year, there are people who forgo their flu shot. A number of misconceptions about the flu have spread throughout the years, making people skeptical about getting vaccinated. Here are five myths about the seasonal flu shot debunked: The flu shot ...
" Now that we’ve transitioned from long, warm summer days to short, crisp fall air, we have to switch up our daily routines! Your health needs vary by the season, which is why you might increase your water intake and put on more SPF in the summer months, and drink up more hot cider and tea, and apply more lotion for dry skin in the fall. Wondering what you can do to optimize your health ...
" Thinking about forgoing a flu shot this year? Think again! Getting your annual flu shot is imperative to your health. It’s one of the best ways to reduce your risk of getting sick with the flu and spreading it to others. Here are a few reasons why you should get your flu shot. It can save your life: Influenza is a common, but also serious health complication that if not treated or diagnosed properly ...
" While getting your annual flu shot is the best way to prevent getting infected with the virus, there are several measures you can take to avoid catching the flu. Avoid close contact: When you’re in constant meetings, planning activities with the kids, or trying to keep a social life, it can be hard to not have close, face-to-face interactions. If you’re sick, or if you’re interacting with someone who is sick, be ...
" In the warmer, longer days of summer, you’ll find yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors, which means you’re exposing yourself to a plethora of insects including ticks, mosquitoes, and bees. Some insect bites can cause a reaction that will leave your skin feeling itchy or covered in red patches. Here are a few bug bites to look out for. Ticks Lyme disease is caused by bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through ...
" Dr. David Lauren, D.O., Medical Director Dr. Lauren brings 20 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care to his position of lead doctor and Medical Director for AFC Urgent Care Stamford. Prior to his role here, Dr. Lauren provided urgent care services to children and adults at the multiple walk-in centers of the Northeast Medical Group/Yale New Haven Health System. Previously he practiced family medicine with Northeast Medical Group/Yale New ...
" AFC Urgent Care Stamford is encouraging fathers to “Man Up” and take charge of their health by making lifestyle changes and visiting our urgent care center for preventative services. Regular wellness exam There’s a reason why it’s called a yearly exam. Regular exams become critical as you age to detect underlying medical conditions that can be diagnosed and treated early on. At AFC Urgent Care Stamford, we offer a number of physicals such ...
" You chop down a shrub while trimming your lawn. Or you’re planting fresh flowers for your garden. Next thing you know, your arms and legs start tingling and turn red. Before you know it, you’re covered in an itchy rash. What you didn’t realize is that you might have come across a poisonous plant. What happened? What you see and feel on your skin is caused by urushiol, the oil found in ...
" Every May, the Urgent Care Association of America celebrates the contributions that urgent care centers have brought to their communities. Urgent Care Awareness Month highlights the many benefits of urgent care services in contrast to emergency rooms and doctors’ offices. Urgent care centers like AFC Urgent Care Stamford bridge the gap between expensive emergency rooms and out-of-reach primary care physicians. Like other urgent care centers, we provide walk-in accessibility for non-life threatening emergencies, but we ...
