Do you remember when the COVID-19 Omicron variant plagued us last winter? We do, because It ruined a lot of the winter holidays for our friends and families in the Torrington community. In the past year, we’ve had to learn how to live with COVID-19 and its new mutations. Mask mandates have been lifted and flying in and around the U.S has become less restrictive, making COVID-19, flu and even monkeypox easier to ...
Why are bees suddenly so aggressive these days? It’s not your imagination. Late summer and early fall, bees, especially yellow jackets, and wasps, become very aggressive because their life cycle is coming to an end. There are not enough resources or food for them to survive, especially as the winter approaches. For this reason, their survival instincts kick in and they’re more inclined to sting people even if you aren’t doing anything ...
Summer is almost over and we are now entering the month of August with one agenda. Back to school everything! It’s time to start your child’s back to school checklist for supplies, clothes and even their annual physical and immunizations. Physicals are a great way to build their medical history, renew their immunizations and help your child get clearance to participate in school sports in the fall months. AFC Urgent Care Torrington is ...
Who knew there was a whole month dedicated to sun safety? July is officially UV Safety Awareness Month, and for the next two months, we want you all to take extra precautions when out in the sun, during heatwaves and when celebrating holidays like 4th of July and Labor day. AFC Urgent Care Torrington is here to guide you through the hot, humid and highest UV ray months with tips on UV protection, how to ...
Guy’s, let’s face it; many of us are getting older and are starting to notice health changes. Perhaps you put on some weight in the past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe your last checkup was 5 years ago and since then, you’ve noticed that you’re more tired, achy and sicker than usual. We all know that as we get older, we’re more susceptible to injuries and health concerns ...
Ticks can ruin outdoor fun faster than ants at a picnic. That being said, if you're outside hiking or just walking around in your backyard, chances are you might be exposing yourself to ticks here in the New England area. Connecticut is notorious for having deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. These little buggers are not only small and sneaky, but if they latch onto you and are undetected for over 36-48 hours then ...
Sexually transmitted diseases, more commonly reffered to as “STDs”, and STI’s- Sexually transmitted infections, are a serious health matter than shouldn’t be ignored. STDs and STI’s are highly transmissible and if left undetected or untreated could possibly lead to long term health complications. Getting tested for an STD or STI can be embarrassing. We get it. There is usually a stigma around it suggesting that if you have an STD, you’re ...
Are you sneezing and wheezing more often lately? Is it another wave of COVID-19 or could it be spring allergies?! Spring allergy season often comes with sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. But, how does one tell the difference between spring allergies, and COVID-19? There are many overlapping symptoms! AFC Urgent Care Torrington is here to help answer “is it COVID-19 or Spring Allergies?” What’s the difference between COVID-19 symptoms, and ...
“I have a sore throat. Is it COVID-19 or Strep Throat?” Sore throats are very common when testing positive for COVID-19. But, we're also in the middle of winter. Colds, flu and even strep throat are pretty common right now as well! Don’t jump for joy if you’ve tested negative for COVID-19 but still have a scratchy and painful sore throat. Strep throat is not your typical “sore throat” that will go ...
Has anyone ever told you not to get a certain type of COVID-19 test over another? If yes, then you’re probably wondering why the type of COVID-19 test matters. Well to you, a COVID-19 test might mean one universal thing, but there are actually differences in reliability and accuracy as well as the method used to test for COVID-19. As testing options increase, so do the questions about what each test does and how ...
