Waking up with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a terrible cough during flu season would leave you to believe that you indeed have the flu. Even though you may have flu-like symptoms, you could be over-analyzing your symptoms. Here are a few ways to determine whether you have the flu or just a regular cold. You wake up sick: Most flu symptoms common on suddenly, while with a cold, you’ll often times ...
" Not only is this now the time of year for holiday shopping, it’s also the season for holiday travels! Traveling can expose you to a new culture, values, and unfortunately illnesses. There’s nothing worse than feeling under the weather when you’re about to embark on an exotic trip. Whether you’re traveling for work, a study abroad program, or leisure, they las thing you want to is get sick from drinking contaminated ...
" 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 ...
