" Holidays are a fun time for most, but for allergy sufferers they bring a higher risk of exposure. With holiday treats all around you, especially at a party, staying safe is no easy task. The most important part of managing your allergies at a holiday party is to be prepared before you arrive. But what exactly does being prepared mean? Create an Action Plan Before you get to the party, have an action plan of ...
" The kitchen is a space that brings families and friends together during the holidays. Planning, preparing, and cooking the meals is a tradition that’s passed down year after year. Kitchens are often more crowded during the holidays and unfortunately, that extra commotion leads to a big increase in the number of kitchen related injuries. There are some steps you can take to ensure everyone helping in the kitchen is not only having a good ...
" Seasonal illnesses are likely to impact patients this fall at a greater-than-normal volume since may illnesses, injuries, and ailments disproportionately impact individuals of all ages. Understanding some of the key seasonal illnesses during the fall can help patients stay protected this season. Illness prevention during the fall season is a pretty straightforward process. Simply keep up with your personal hygiene, frequent hand washing, and avoid contact with germy spaces throughout the season. And whenever you ...
" Fall is a season that sees higher rates of sports related injuries than almost any other time of year. This can be credited to the fact that football season is in full swing, as well as many other sports that engage children and adults alike. Injury can occur at any age and any experience level, but there are some preventative steps you can take to stay safe! Common Injuries Some of the most common sports ...
" The new school year has kicked off, which means it is time to enjoy the fall as well as the time you get from your kids going to school. But that doesn’t mean taking care of your children’s healthcare needs continues to stop! About two or three weeks into the school year, your child may all of a sudden get sick and need to get immediate illness and seasonal treatment. It can seem ...
" In late August, the State Department of Public Health in Massachusetts confirmed a human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Other healthcare organizations have also confirmed a spike in human EEE cases. EEE is a mosquito-borne illness and although EEE is not commonly transmitted to people, it can be severe when it does happen. That is why it is critical to take precautionary steps to avoid mosquito bites. Avoid nighttime outdoor activity Mosquitos are most ...
" Flu season is just coming up and you must’ve seen several reminders about the need for a flu shot. However, you might be wondering where exactly you should be getting the vaccine. The good news for you is that AFC Urgent Care Watertown provides flu shots at our walk-in clinic so you can get the shot as soon as you need it. But how exactly does urgent care provide benefits for patients in terms ...
" Flu shot season is right around the corner, which means that it is time to start thinking about the best time to get your flu shot. Without a flu shot, you’re likely to experience uncomfortable and irritating symptom and miss several days of work/school/etc. because of these symptoms. Make sure you get your flu shot as early as possible at an urgent care center that provides flu shots and know these benefits ...
" Tick bites are especially common in Massachusetts during the summer as these insects come out to find new hosts. Humans and dogs are some of the most common hosts for ticks, which presents the possible risk of Lyme Disease and subsequent health issues. For the most part, tick bites are relatively easy to avoid with the right intervention skills. But ticks are small and hard to detect once they are able to latch onto a ...
" Family vacations should be a time of enjoyment and building memories together! Even all the cramped car rides, missed turns, and kids fighting in the back seat, your family trip should have plenty of fun and enjoyment to look back on. Planning a new road trip, family stay, or a similar vacation requires a lot of planning in terms of itinerary, budgeting, and taking the appropriate amount of time necessary to do so. But on ...
