" Getting sunburnt is a painful experience that you’re sure to experience frequently throughout your life. Sunburns range from mild redness to painful blistering. No sunburn is pleasant, so avoiding it altogether is the best treatment! AFC Urgent Care Stoneham provides sunburn treatment for all patients. If you have a more severe sunburn, visit us today to help relieve those painful symptoms. Dangers of Sun Exposure Sun exposure raises your risk of sunburns, premature aging ...
" Tick bites are something that you should always try to avoid, but the possibility of getting Lyme disease makes tick bites even scarier. Certain black-legged or deer ticks are carriers of Lyme disease, and if they bite you, you may be a carrier of the disease too. Lyme disease affects more than 200,000 people in the US every year. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham can diagnose and provide treatment for Lyme. The best way to ...
" The world is still in shock from the impact of the pandemic. The outbreak of the COVID virus has influenced every aspect of our lives. The pandemic has changed how we work, socialize and learn. Social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence and have improved our virtual participation. More positively, the pandemic has brought the world together, united in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by ...
" Long-term use of alcohol can have an impact on a person’s mental health. Heavy drinking is linked to depression, anxiety, memory loss, and suicide. In order to spread awareness, AFC Urgent Care Stoneham is providing information on how alcohol can impact your brain and mental health. Call or visit AFC Stoneham for more information and learn about the patient services we provide. How Alcohol Impacts our Brains Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it can ...
" Knowing the difference between strep throat and a regular sore throat can help speed up recovery. While both are extremely painful and make it difficult to swallow, a typical sore throat is normally accompanied by additional symptoms. This includes all cold symptoms such as runny nose, cough, or congestion. If you think you may have strep throat, visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham. Our physicians can provide treatment to help you feel your best. Reasons Strep ...
" Insects can be some of the most annoying nuisances around, and the last thing you want is a bite or sting from any pest of the kind. You can encounter insects in several places, including your home, on your favorite hiking path, camping, or even picnicking in the park. Ants, bees, flies, fleas, mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders, among others, are common insects that either deliver a sting or bite. Knowing how to protect yourself from ...
" Upper and lower respiratory infections can infect different areas of the body. For example, upper respiratory illnesses are considered “head colds” and have symptoms such as sneezing, headache, or sore throat. Lower respiratory infections are considered “chest colds,” which have symptoms like coughing, chest congestion, or fever. Visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham for either respiratory infection. We can diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses. Common Upper Respiratory Diseases Common Cold The common cold is ...
" We live in our environment that is ripe with germs. Wherever you go, the air you breathe in, the surfaces you touch have millions of bacteria and germs. You can never guess how many germs enter your body, and when you are more susceptible and fall prey to a harmful organism, you can fall severely sick or even lose a life. Vaccines are an important part of life that helps keep our most vulnerable safe ...
" When you are sick or have suffered from an injury, it can be difficult to decide if you should visit urgent care or an emergency room. Since both of these facilities play different roles, you should visit a suitable department. Furthermore, you can save a lot of time and money when you visit the right facility. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham is able to provide treatment for a variety of illnesses, injuries, and preventative care. When ...
" Dry skin is very common during the winter for people living in colder climates. As the air gets colder, it gets drier. Most cases of dry skin are manageable and go away when it starts getting warm again. Others can leave you itchy, with cracked skin that may bleed or become infected. Visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham for any treatable illnesses or injuries. Symptoms of dry skin Dry skin ranges in how severe the symptoms ...
