Several insects in nature can deliver a bite or sting that could trigger an allergic reaction in someone who is sensitive to the toxin injected into the skin. What makes a bite or sting an allergic reaction? Most individuals do not have an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting. Moreover, not all insect bites and stings trigger allergies. Still, it’s important to spot an allergic reaction if you get by one insect ...
Urgent care facilities tend to be a lot busier during the winter. The winter season brings cold temperatures and hazards that you must take precautions to prevent terrible incidents. Roads become slippery, temperatures reach freezing, and a mixed bag of weather conditions can make for some unpleasant winter events. The unfortunate truth is that many people end up in urgent care each winter to treat illnesses and injuries. Luckily, urgent care facilities are available to ...
Even with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there are still many new cases of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If you suspect that you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, you may be wondering where you can go to get tested. Navigating care during the COVID-19 pandemic can all be overwhelming when need helps the most. While telemedicine has increased during this pandemic, in-person care is still necessary and relevant in some cases. Knowing how to ...
Sometimes we approach an illness with a “wait-it-out” mindset. It is never fun feeling sick, but we feel as though it will get better with time. A sore throat is a sickness that many people approach with this thought. While this is partly true, is it possible that your sore throat is more than just a viral sickness. If your throat problems are actually strep, you might not want to wait it out. Visit AFC ...
Halloween is a favorite pastime for many! Unfortunately, COVID-19 changed the much-loved holiday into something somewhat different. Where parents and children were once only concerned about cars and tampered-with candy, COVID brought something new to the celebration. Despite the risks involved, Halloween can still be celebrated safely. Knowing what to look for and how to prepare yourself and your children is vital to enjoying the holiday. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham provides COVID tests to all ...
The diet industry is a multi-billion-dollar business that targets people looking to be healthier. The truth is fad diets are the furthest thing from healthy! The best thing you can do for your body both inside and out is to maintain a consistently healthy lifestyle, not just a temporary diet. Let’s learn a little more about what healthy eating means and how it can benefit you in the long term. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham ...
Health can be considered many different things. It can range from stress management, mental health and physical health. There are a few tips to follow to try and keep yourself healthy and happy as you return to school and operate through COVID. AFC Urgent Care Stoneham is here to help with all minor injuries and illnesses this school year. Continue reading to learn helpful health tips to consider throughout the year to help keep you ...
Practicing yoga regularly can have even the most novice of yogi’s feeling good. There are numerous benefits to yoga that include mental and physical health benefits. Learn more about the benefits yoga can have on your health by reading more! AFC Urgent Care Stoneham is here to help provide our community with health resources. We want to offer more than just urgent care services and COVID-19 testing in Stoneham. Visit our center for more ...
COVID-19 is still looming around our communities nearly two years after the initial cases. With the COVID vaccines, cases and symptoms seem to be improving among those who choose to get vaccinated. That being said, it is still possible to catch COVID even after being fully vaccinated. Visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. COVID testing is currently available on a walk-in ...
COVID-19 is spreading around the world like wildfire. It has been eight months since we first discovered the virus. A major guideline to avoid contracting the virus is that countries put restrictions on travel. However, people can’t avoid traveling when they have important places to go to. People have been putting off various conferences, important life events, and other trips because of the virus. As restrictions on personal travel begin to ease, people are ...
