Have you noticed that the bees buzzing around are a lot angrier these days? It’s not your imagination…they’re mad. Late summer into early fall is the height of “angry bee” season. As bees and wasps near the end of their life cycle, they become increasingly aggressive. Here at AFC Urgent Care West Hartford we have seen a dramatic upswing of kids walking through our doors with painful sores and welts from stings ...
As temperatures drop and the bitter cold of winter sets in you may notice signs of skin damage from the air. Constant exposure to whipping winds and harsh temperatures (bitter cold outdoors and dry heat indoors) can lead to irritated, itchy, flaky, and dry skin. Even worse, irritation can lead to outbreaks of conditions like eczema and cracked winter skin can become infected. Use the following tips to maintain healthy, moisturized skin all winter long ...
Achew!! Spring allergies are in full force this season! We’ve had sporadic weather changes this winter and now pollen is blowing in the air. Allergy sufferers and asthmatics now have to worry about how to manage their symptoms while COVID-19 is still around. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is here to help you answer the question; ‘do I have spring allergies, or COVID-19?’. We’ll help break it down for you below. COVID-19 and ...
Spring is packed with some of our favorite things — picnics, outdoor adventures and longer, warmer days — but it’s also when allergies act up and cold season lingers. Sometimes it can be tough to tell if you’re coming down with a cold or if your sinuses are just revolting against the high pollen count, and changes in the weather. If you find yourself sniffling and aren’t sure whether you need chicken soup and ...
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...
It’s no secret that the fitness industry is continually evolving and changing. From Zumba to hot yoga, we’ve seen many trends come around over the years. Some stick, some only last a short time, but they all gain a lot of attention in their prime. Following fitness, trends is a fun way to switch up your workout regimen to see continued results and avoid boredom in the gym. HIIT HIIT, also known as ...
With winter in full gear, we thought we’d take this opportunity to dig deep into two respiratory diseases we are seeing a lot of at our urgent care centers, to help people determine whether they have pneumonia or bronchitis. Often, the symptoms mimic one another, and it can sometimes be tough to tell which ailment they are suffering from. Read further learn more about what signs to watch out for, and what to do ...
More kids are playing organized sports today than ever before. Playing on a community or school sports team is a great way for kids to stay in shape and learn teamwork, which is probably why more than 37 million American children and teenagers play at least one sport. No matter which spring sport your child plays — whether it’s soccer, tennis, baseball, track, or lacrosse– there’s always a risk of getting hurt. The casualties ...
The holidays are here again & that means that a lot of us will be traveling home to see our families & loved ones! Traveling can take a toll on the body & sometimes can leave you feeling & smelling unfresh. Nobody wants to feel uncomfortable while traveling around other people that you may be stuck with moving on a bus or plane. Nobody wants to go home to mom & dad not smelling their best either. AFC Urgent Care ...
As we all know, mosquitos and their bites are not just unwanted and annoying, but can lead to some truly devastating illnesses such as West Nile Virus. The most obvious answer to avoid getting a mosquito borne illness is to avoid getting bitten in the first place. Because of this fact, it is essential that we keep those pesky bugs at bay! Below, Urgent Care West Hartford has put together your essential summer guide on ...
