As we approach the end of 2020, we face multiple holidays exhausted, stressed and family deprived. During this time of year we often get together with family and friends while spreading the joy of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years. But, with COVID-19 still around we’re struggling with how to spread the joy as we’d hoped for. Connecticut is still in Phase 2 and we continue to see spikes of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a disease that affects millions of people every winter season. People who live in northern parts of the world or in areas that do not get a lot of sun are more likely to be affected by seasonal depression. With 2020 almost behind us, there are a lot of thoughts looming through everyone’s head. AFC Urgent Care in Torrington is here to help with ways to combat this ...
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, hospitals and physicians are becoming more crowded and overwhelming. As flu season approaches, it’s important to be able to distinguish the source of a cough or sore throat that show up in the coming months. The common cold, the flu, and COVID share some similarities between them, but the most significant differentiation factor is the severity of symptoms. AFC Urgent Care in Torrington offers information and resources on ...
If you’ve been following the news, you know that Connecticut just rolled back it’s COVID safety guidelines to Phase 2 and there have been recent spikes of COVID-19 cases throughout 60 plus communities. As Hospitalization rates have surged, Governor Lamont wants to make sure that as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, everyone is prepared and stays COVID-19 free. With college students coming home for the Thanksgiving holiday, and family members traveling for celebrations ...
Remember when the only challenge you had at Halloween was which superhero your child wanted to be? It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns, COVID-19 restrictions and the flu. As some of us may be participating in Halloween festivities, we need to make sure we stay safe and healthy when doing so, especially this year. Things like, driving safety, candy allergies, COVID-19 testing and flu vaccines are ...
