So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in West Orange has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in West Orange, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Allergy symptoms and COVID symptoms are likely to be the same as one another but the severity of symptoms are far different. Especially in the spring when pollen triggers reactions from allergic people, it is highly recommended that you know how to identify allergy triggers, likely contact with triggers, as well as COVID-19 risk factors to help decide self-diagnosis. Allergies and the symptoms Allergies are the physical repercussions that occur when the body is going ...

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You should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if you have ever been sexually active. You don't need to show symptoms to get tested, because most sexually transmitted diseases don't show symptoms in the early stages. Regular testing helps to prevent other health concerns, such as infertility and cancer. Your chances of getting cured increases when the disease is detected early. You can get STD testing in an urgent Care center for ...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide-reaching effect on all industries around the world, including long-haul trucking and commercial driving. Keeping up with pandemic safety measures can be challenging, so we’ve gathered some helpful information about FMCSA safety regulations. Below, you’ll find everything commercial drivers need to know related to COVID-19 safety. Why are There Regulations? Though the quarantines and lock-downs have ended, for the most part, it’s still essential that commercial ...

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If you have seasonal allergies, you know just how hard it can be to deal with them when the weather starts warming up! While most people love to see the flowers bloom and trees sprout leaves, you know that it means irritating allergy symptoms and unpredictable medications. As an allergy-sufferer, staying on top of common triggers will help give you the upper hand on avoiding them or properly treating symptoms. Keep reading for the most ...

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