Poison ivy is a very common plant across all of North America. It grows in all sorts of places and can be difficult to identify among thick vegetation. However, coming into contact with a poison ivy plant can be dangerous because most people are allergic to the oils that the plant produces. Keep reading to learn more about what happens when you accidentally touch poison ivy. If you think you came into contact with a ...
This season, tick populations are at an all-time high. This means that Lyme disease diagnoses are becoming more common than in previous years. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that humans can contract from deer tick bites. It can cause serious illness and if not treated early, can become a chronic condition. Keep reading to learn more about diagnosing and treating Lyme disease. If you are bitten by a tick, AFC Urgent Care Waltham offers ...
