" Flu shots are one of the most widely debated vaccines. Many claims that the flu vaccine makes them sick. Others argue that the flu vaccine doesn’t work because you can still get the flu anyway. And everyone agrees that flu vaccines create soreness in the muscle of the injection site. In this article, we’ll explore the truth behind the flu vaccine by exploring some flu shot deterrents and addressing some common misconceptions. Deterrent ...
" Whether your teen is going into high school for the first time, or going back for the senior year, it’s essential to have a talk with them about health and safety before the first day. Your teen needs to know how to keep themselves healthy and make smart decisions. Here’s what you need to know when talking to your kid about high school. High school is full of new experiences In elementary or ...
" Influenza is miserable, no matter how you slice it. Between dealing with a fever, chills, and achy muscles all over your body, it’s enough to drive a person crazy. Fortunately, the flu shot is a relatively effective way of avoiding this annoying ailment that is most prevalent during the winter months. You might be wondering, though, if it’s worthwhile for everyone in your household to get the flu shot each year. In this ...
" Eating healthier is something most of us probably should do, but actually doing it is no easy task. With temptation around every corner, it’s easy to lose sight of your goal and slip back into unhealthy habits. Motivate yourself that outweighs the temptation. Of course, no one form of motivation will be the right fit for every person. Next time you need to get motivated, give one of these methods a try! Make it ...
" Making the decision to get healthy is intimidating. You’re probably overwhelmed with questions and uncertainty but getting healthy is easier than you think! Kick-starting your healthy lifestyle involves starting new healthy habits, and before you know it, you’ll be losing all the old unhealthy ones too. Check out this list of fitness tips that will work for every beginner. Making the Time You should try to get a minimum of 150 minutes of ...
" Becoming a United States resident, and potentially a full citizen, is an exciting time for anyone trying to live in the US. However, there is a significant amount of legal groundwork to begin and complete the proccess. A large part of that legal ground work includes immigration physicals that help evaluate if they any incoming immigrants can receive legal resident status. Any immigrant that plans on going through the legal processes for residency, and eventually ...
" Summertime is a great time to pack up the family and hit the beach and other sunny summer destinations. But with the summer fun also comes a big health risk if you’re not careful: too much sun exposure. Outdoor exercise and activity is a great way to build upon wellness and fitness during the summer. However, it is also important to limit overexposure to the sun so you don’t experience painful and potentially ...
" Travel vaccinations are an important part of making sure that you are safe and healthy whenever you go on specific international trips. However, many patients and their families don’t fully understand why travel vaccines are necessary, the diseases they protect from, and the process on how to get an updated travel vaccine. Thankfully, we’re here to help you understand why certain vaccines are critical, how they help you, and where AFC Urgent Care ...
" If you currently have asthma and struggle with managing your symptoms, or a potential asthma attack, then you are not alone. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American found that over 26 million Americans have asthma, which equals 8.3 percent of all adults and 8.3 percent of all children in the United States. Whether you are an adult or child dealing with asthma you understand how careful you need to be when controlling ...
" As we mentioned in our last blog, sports injuries are highly preventable even though they happen to millions of adolescents and student-athletes each year. While most parents, coaches, and athletic trainers can prevent sports injuries, it is important to know when to perform first-aid for athletes. The benefits of fast and immediate first-aid for sports injuries includes stabilizing an athlete’s injury, coordinating future treatment, and increasing the effectiveness of treatment and rehab if necessary ...
