Recent Blog Posts

As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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As we enter the fall and winter months, we must be cautious and prepare ourselves for unwelcome guests: the flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). You don’t want to go to a holiday party exposed to one of these viruses or be the one to spread it. It’s not just about you, which is why we need to take precautionary steps to avoid them at all costs.  AFC Urgent Care West Hartford is ...

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