" Are pesky mosquitoes making you a part of their main course this summer? Whether in the comfort of your home or while traveling abroad, it’s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites not only because they cause itchy and annoying hives but, because they pose a major risk to your health. It may be impossible to completely avoid mosquitoes but that doesn’t mean they have to ruin your summer or threaten your health ...
" Do you know how to protect yourself from poison ivy? It may be the difference between a summer of fun in the sun and a summer disrupted by itchy, red, and irritated skin. The leaves and stems of poison ivy plants are coated in a clear oil named Urushiol which causes an allergic reaction within 12-72 hours of skin contact. Reactions cause bumpy, itchy, red, and inflamed skin that typically lasts 12 – 20 days without ...
" This time of year black legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks, are an unwanted guest. This year, as we saw last year, we are experiencing an especially bad tick season. Here in the northeast deer ticks are especially a threat as they can cause Lyme Disease. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferiand and is spread to humans by ticks. Ticks (a parasite) survive by finding a ...
" After our last Medical Minute on differentiating between sprains and broken bones, we thought it made sense to follow it up with how to assess when one might need stitches. Stitches are used to mend and join together skin after an injury. They’re necessary in some instances, but not in all. If there is a cut with an open wound it is always advisable to go to the doctor, or come on into our ...
" Strolling the streets of Paris or taking in the scenery in the Greek islands are great ways to spend a summer vacation abroad. But with all the memories you’ll be making, don’t make the mistake of getting sick. Going abroad comes with its own set of health dangers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a comprehensive list of diseases to be wary of. But if you don’t anticipate coming ...
" It’s been nearly one year since the doors of AFC Urgent Care Stamford opened at 3000 Summer Street in Stamford, CT. In this short time we’ve been able to provide quality urgent care for hundreds of patients of all ages – from toddlers to senior citizens. In celebration of over one year of keeping our community healthy, happy, and safe, we’re offering discounts on all physicals at our urgent care center this June ...
" It is spring, finally! Everyone is eager now to get out and play and the kids are in the midst of spring sports season. Baseball, soccer and lacrosse are not only popular spring sports but they are also known for injuries, often times to the leg, ankle or foot. Sometimes it’s difficult to know if the injury is a sprain or a broken bone. How do we know? To be clear, a fracture and ...
" Allergies be worse than usual this year in Stamford and the rest of the northeast. The thinking, according to our providers, is that it is because of this years’ harsh winter and massive amounts of snow. Those with seasonal allergies are now paying the price. As the last of the snow melted, later into the spring than most years, an excessive amount of moisture has been in the air, leading to increased counts of mold ...
" If you’re one of nearly 100 million Americans who visit the emergency room at least once a year for a medical condition or injury, you know the difficulty of long wait times, uncomfortable environments, and high-costs. Unfortunately, few people know that 60-80% of annual hospital emergency room visits are non-life threatening and can be easily diagnosed and treated using an alternative venue of medical care. AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care in Stamford, CT is ...
" While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC Urgent Care can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients ...
