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Thyroid disease affects millions of Americans every year, but women are ten times more likely to have an imbalance than men. There is no definitive answer as to why this is, but doctors speculate it is likely due to different hormones and the reproductive system. For any general health questions or concerns, visit AFC Urgent Care West Hartford. Out physicians are able to diagnose you or refer you to a specialist depending on your needs ...

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It’s that time of year again where we all scream “red, white and blue”. People are firing up the grill, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family watching fireworks. As some families are enjoying the holiday outdoor festivities others may be taking a trip to the emergency room. Staying safe around the holidays can be tough as some can become injured by firework accidents, suffer from prolonged heat exposure, food-borne ...

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Wondering what all the fuss is about gluten free? You’re not alone. Abby Helman Kelly from Gluten Free Connecticut.com wants to help you learn exactly what gluten is, what foods contain it, and why a third of the American population is trying to avoid it. What is Gluten, Anyway? Gluten is a substance that is present in wheat, barley, rye and other grains. You know that crusty Italian bread, those chewy bagels, and ...

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Autumn means many fun things: tailgating, apple picking, fall fair season and unfortunately the start of flu season. Seems early, doesn’t it? Thankfully the flu is preventable, but you’ll need to act soon. Don’t worry because we are here to help! Sometimes even the best preparation isn’t enough and we still get sick, but sometimes it can be confusing. How do you know if what you have is the flu or ...

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Norovirus…the dreaded stomach flu that has taken down fast food giants like Chipotle, ruined cruise ship vacations and shut down schools (as we speak!), is back this year, and with a vengeance. An intestinal virus that is known as acute gastroenteritis, or simply the “stomach flu”, Norovirus infections are transmitted from person to person by contaminated food and water and contaminated surfaces. In a recent outbreak occurring in Yellowstone National Park, a touring group ...

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With Zika virus in the news daily, you might be wondering if we should be concerned about Zika Virus making its way to Connecticut. First let’s explain what Zika Virus is: What is Zika Virus? Zika is a disease spread through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Originally discovered in Uganda in 1947, up until recently the Zika virus was known as a mild and short- lived illness, and isolated to countries in ...

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Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury: Protect Your Athletes With this weeks sad news about the death of Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge, who suffered from multiple concussions, we want to take this Medical Minute to touch on concussion and traumatic brain injuries prevention and education. New legislation in Connecticut requires professionals working with athletes-(coaches, trainers, phys-ed teachers, etc.) and anyone working with student athletes, league sports or professional athletes to under-go concussion and ...

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The Business of Urgent Care Urgent Care center’s are widely becoming more popular throughout the country. As the demand for instant gratification rises in the era where answers to anything are available instantly on your cell phone or tablet, rides are requested via apps and not phone calls, and groceries can be delivered to your door- the medical care industry seemed to have been unchanged… Until recently, business executives and doctors started to put ...

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It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Though needles are no fun for anyone, getting the right immunizations for your age group (or your children’s) can keep you and your family out of medical trouble down the road. Since it is the *CDC’s Immunization Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at the shots and boosters that are recommended for you and your family are various ages and stages of life! Still with us ...

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Are you preparing to return to work or open your business on June 17th? It is right around the corner and it can be overwhelming if you are not informed on the steps to take or guidelines to follow when reopening. You might have questions like: how do I keep my workplace COVID-19 free? and where to get tested in case of exposure? AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is here to help employees and employers ...

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