The much-dreaded flu season is here, which means it’s time to protect yourself against the virus and common myths that surround it. Every year these misconceptions surface and spread, well, like a virus. Flu myths such as these are equally as harmful as they are false, so don’t let misinformation about the flu and the preventative vaccine blind you from the truth! Instead, turn to the physicians you trust at American Family Care ...
Winter sports are fun but not always the safest activities. If you imagine yourself careening down a hill towards another skier or skating on the rink and then getting nailed by a hockey puck – well, you can probably see how and why plenty of cold-weather athletes wind up seeing a doctor unexpectedly. And you don’t have to imagine. Statistics make it clear how dangerous winter sports can be. According to the U.S. Consumer ...
A storm is brewing. Are you ready? Even if you’re reading this when the skies are sunny and blue, chances are, sooner or later, you’re going to be confronted with inclement weather. Maybe you live in a part of the country that’s visited by hurricanes or tornadoes. Perhaps you live in a snowbelt. If you’re in the West, maybe wildfires, earthquakes or dust storms are your concern. Whatever your variety of ...
If you visit AFC Urgent Care this November, you might notice some of our male associates rocking a different look. In fact, you might begin noticing men around your town developing a sudden fondness for facial hair — particularly the moustache. It’s no coincidence that men are suddenly sporting an upper lip with zip this November. That’s because there’s a global movement to recognize November as “Movember,” and it’s all for a ...
November is National Diabetes Month, an event designed to bring attention to diabetes and the impact this disease has every day on millions of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association®, Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2015, 30.3 million Americans suffered from diabetes, and approximately 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in America alone. While there is no cure for diabetes yet, there ...
The colder months are nearly here, which means it’s time to prepare yourself to fight against the flu. Catching the flu is quite a taxing ordeal, almost always resulting in having to call out sick from work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has done studies that show there is a notable spike in illness-related work absences each year during flu season. Get Your Flu Shot Failing to get your flu shot is setting yourself ...
Christmas- a time of joy, celebration….and sneezing? While so many of us get so much joy out of the tradition of bringing home our Christmas tree, others – a great percentage of us actually- suffer at this time of year with allergic symptoms that can put a real damper on the holiday spirit. For those who experience a less than optimal experience when bringing home their Christmas tree we strongly encourage you to take certain ...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month It’s also the start of the holiday season. The holidays are known to be especially difficult times for diabetics, and a time when incidents of diabetic related health problems skyrocket. Here at AFC Urgent Care Worcester, diabetes awareness around the holidays is especially important. Diabetes is one of the top 3 killers in the U.S. today. As of 2014, the National Diabetes Association statistics show that in the ...
Pneumonia is often associated with untreated bronchitis, and though they can both rear their ugly heads at any time during the year, we see more cases of both during the cold weather months, especially among the elderly or people with compromised immune systems. It can sometimes be hard to know if it’s bronchitis and pneumonia. How to Know if it’s Pneumonia or Bronchitis: Often times, only a proper diagnoses from a trained provider ...
Pneumonia is often associated with untreated bronchitis, and though they can both rear their ugly heads at any time during the year, we see more cases of both during the cold weather months, especially among the elderly or people with compromised immune systems. It can sometimes be hard to know if it’s bronchitis and pneumonia. How to Know if it’s Pneumonia or Bronchitis: Often times, only a proper diagnoses from a trained provider ...
