Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Toms River, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Does Cold Weather Affect My Health? The temperatures are dropping, and the cold weather can have a big impact on your health. Anytime the weather gets cold there is an increased risk of health problems that can be caused by the cold or by activities associated with the cold like shoveling snow or walking outside in below freezing temperatures. Potential Health Issues Even though colder temperatures don’t cause the flu or colds people do ...

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How to Sleep Better at Night If you’re struggling to get enough sleep or to get restful sleep at night you’re not alone. Most people struggle with sleep problems at one point or another. But chronic sleep deprivation can have a major impact on your health like increasing your risk of developing heart disease. Not getting enough sleep can also lead to things like weight gain, fatigue, confusion, and irritability. Home Remedies For ...

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As the late fall is coming to a close, the winter season produces a rise in various respiratory illnesses. From flu to RSV, respiratory illnesses can cause mild to moderate symptoms for people of all ages. It’s important to know the signs of each virus in order to best prevent any potential complications. At AFC Urgent Care Toms River, your family’s health is our top priority. Read about some of the common respiratory ...

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A lingering cough can not only be disruptive to your daily routine, but could potentially indicate that you’re dealing with a serious illness. Acute bronchitis is a viral illness that causes an overproduction of mucus that makes you cough. AFC Urgent Care Toms River specializes in same-day acute bronchitis diagnosis and treatment for all patients in the area. We can help families find symptom relief via our urgent care center. Visit the clinic on ...

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With flu season beginning to ramp up in our communities, you may be left wondering questions like, is flu contagious? To avoid experiencing any flu symptoms, it’s essential to understand how the virus is spread. Continue reading to find answers to some common flu-related questions. Visit the walk Come visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Toms River to get your flu shot. It can take up to two weeks after vaccination for ...

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Are you struggling to fall asleep at night and experiencing fatigue throughout the day? You may be experiencing seasonal allergies. Depending on your trigger, allergies can make you feel exhausted. By educating yourself on the various triggers and symptoms for allergies, and planning a visit to AFC Urgent Care Toms River, you can find much-needed relief for your seasonal allergies. Allergy Symptoms Can Disrupt Your Sleep Seasonal allergies can cause a lot of uncomfortable symptoms ...

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