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In honor of Mothers Day…week…. we thought we’d debunk some of the most common health advice many of us grew up with. Sorry mom. On some things you were right on, but others…not so much. Many of us at AFC Urgent Care West Hartford were subject to the majority of the tips below, and I’ll bet you were as well. Mother thought she knew best when you were growing up, but ...

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We at West Hartford are hearing more and more about the spread of Ebola, which has just recently been diagnosed in the U.S. in a man who had flown in from Liberia. For the most part, however, it is still primarily centralized in the West African and Central African nations of Sierra Leon, Guinea, Liberia. There is also a separate outbreak brewing in the Republic of Congo, totally unrelated to the above outbreak. As ...

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The gift of health is in! If you’re anything like many of us, however, you’ve waited until the last minute to purchase your gifts and you want to make them count. Here’s a solution: Many of these healthy gifts can be purchased on your way home, at the last minute, and inexpensively… right from your local CVS or Rite Aid! This year, stop yourself from spending a fortune on the new X-Box ...

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Spring time means different things to different people. To parents of kids involved in spring sports, often times it can mean trips to the ER or urgent care center to treat a broken bone or sprained ankle. Spring sports like soccer, lacrosse and baseball, track and field and tennis all are breeding grounds for injuries: sprains, broken bones and concussions. Sometimes the extent of the injury is not clear cut. Not sure if its a ...

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Pink Eye is the commonly used term for the highly contagious infection known as Conjunctivitis. Conjunctiva occurs when the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye, becomes infected. This can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or an allergic outbreak. Symptoms of pink eye include red or bloodshot eye, swelling, and watering of the eyes. It may also include a discharge. For treatment, bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with an antibiotic. If it is caused ...

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There are some well-known physical benefits to weight loss, such as improving joint health, lowering the risk of developing diabetes, and others. What are some of the unexpected benefits of weight loss? Call AFC Urgent Care West Hartford for health information and other health services. Our staff can provide resources for all relevant health concerns you may have. You’re less likely to get sick from a virus Obesity is directly linked with having impaired ...

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A lingering cough after a long winter of suffering from a cold or the flu is fairly common. But when does a cough become something more serious? And when to see a doctor about a cough? In some cases, a cough can be a warning sign of a bad upper respiratory infection or something worse, and you will need to seek medical attention. AFC Urgent Care West Hartford has put together this blog to help ...

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There is nothing worse than being outside and hearing the buzzing of a mosquito in your ear and suddenly you feel a quick pinch. Though a bite or sting is usually just a temporary annoyance, they can sometimes lead to further complications. Insects such as a mosquito inject a small amount of saliva into your blood to prevent the blood from clotting as they suck your blood. This causes the wound to become itchy, similar ...

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Many mark summer not by BBQs and pool parties but by the addition of mosquitoes, which are becoming a much larger threat than merely a pesky nuisance. Over the past few years, we have seen cases of West Nile Virus being diagnosed, and in 2015 alone 10 cases of West Nile Virus in humans were detected in Connecticut . This past week, we learned of 4 new CT towns where West Nile Virus (WNV) carrying mosquitoes ...

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Plants can brighten up a landscape, but some can be dangerous! This summer, AFC Urgent Care wants you to watch out for these poisonous plants, and to know what to do if you come into contact with them! Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are the big three when it comes to poisonous plants — all have a similar chemical make-up that makes them very unpleasant to meet when you’re out hiking! All three ...

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