" Pennsylvania state health officials, as well as those at the national level, are urging everyone to get a flu vaccine this fall and winter. But why is there such an urgency from public health leaders to promote flu shots? Well, it’s pretty simple. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu—a common and extremely contagious illness that can have serious complications. According to the Pennsylvania health department there is an average ...
" One of the most important diagnostic tools a doctor has is a blood test. Processed in our on-site laboratory, blood tests are effective at measuring a number of factors in your overall health as well as finding ailments that may go undetected due to subtle or nonexistent symptoms. Bloodwork is a common procedure that can be performed at AFC Urgent Care Warrington seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Common Blood Tests Some of ...
" A routine school physical is an important aspect of the yearly school preparation. This could also be combined with the sports physical. A school physical and sports physical are not the same. The latter focusses only on an athlete’s health history and physical exam only and is limited in scope. Need for the physical: This is to ensure that the child is well protetced against the serious or contagious diseases and stays healthy during ...
" Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is where the white part of the eye becomes red and causes irritating symptoms to a patent’s eyes and vision. When one or both eyes becomes infected it can lead to significant health complications if patients don’t get the appropriate treatment options. Whenever you have pink eye, it may help to visit your local urgent care center to get a variety of treatment options for injuries and ...
" Prostatitis is a common condition involving inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland, located beneath the bladder in men. Nearly half of all men exhibit symptoms of prostatitis or similar conditions at some point in their lifetime, which can happen gradually or suddenly. Prostatitis commonly affects men under the age of 50. Causes & Types of Prostatitis There are four types of prostatitis: Acute Bacterial Prostatitis happens suddenly, with painful symptoms including fever, chills, a strong ...
" Patients are likely to have stomach pain, discomfort, and nausea due to a variety of seasonal illnesses that spread in the wintertime. Common colds, the flu, and other viruses can lead to nausea as well as other ailments. Because nausea is caused by a variety of reasons, it is important for patients to get the proper treatment. Deciding the best medical option for treatment can help patients save on time and cost for their care ...
" The immune system—it’s a hard-working system in our bodies, but we very rarely think about it until something goes wrong. But incold and flu season, this important system can be a vital component in staying well. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to take a few minutes to talk about the role your immune system plays and how you can keep it strong. Patients should understand that during cold and flu ...
" Our eyes are much like the rest of our bodies—we seldom think about them until something is wrong. But it’s important to protect your eyes to ensure good eye health, strong vision, and protect against potential ailments that worsen eye vision. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to get the word out about Eye Care Month this January to share some insight about your eyes and how to ...
" Poison Ivy: Pointed, shiny leaves that are a bit droopy with the middle leaf being the largest and side leaves growing from the stem is a flowering plant that grows in the Asian and north American regions. The leaves have different colors in different seasons. Cause: When the poison ivy is touched or comes in contact with the skin, a clear liquid in the plant’s sap called urushiol causes the rash. The rashes can ...
" Pneumonia is specific type of lung infection that can lead to long-term health conditions if patients don’t take the time to get the appropriate treatment. Even though most cases of pneumonia are mild, some can be life-threatening in extreme cases of the disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, It is an infection or inflammation in the airsacs of the lungs due to accumulation of pus or fluids making breathing difficult. The causes of pneumonia ...
