Flu season is just around the corner which means you’ve likely seen ads, signs, and internet posts about the flu vaccine. Many people chose not to get the flu shot each year merely because they don’t understand the importance of the shot, but we’re hoping to change that this year! Let’s take a closer look […]
Everyone has had a bad experience with food before, but can you tell the difference between an upset stomach and food poisoning? Knowing the signs and symptoms of food poisoning is the first step toward recovering and staying out of the hospital. If you know the signs, you may even be able to help out […]
This time of year is filled with school supply shopping, picking out new outfits, and getting back into the school year. A back to school physical should be on your to-do list before the new school year kicks off too. Many states require back to school physicals, but even if yours doesn’t, your child should […]
Allergy testing is something that many parents don’t feel that their child needs, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Just because your child has never had a life-threatening reaction to a food or animal, that doesn’t mean they don’t have an allergy to it. Knowing more about what allergy testing is and why […]
Children need to be looked after from the moment they are born until they turn into young adults. AFC Urgent Care understands this & wants parents to know that getting your child vaccinated is extremely important to their health. It’s just like putting your child in a car seat, or putting a helmet on their head when they […]
Summertime is in full effect & most of us are outside enjoying the weather. When we are trying to have some fun in the sun it is very common to forget about the risks the suns rays have. Did you know sunburn is responsible for the most frequent form of skin cancer? Melanoma cancer is mainly […]
Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites.
Before you go outside:
Use bug repellent on your skin and […]
Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison […]
Many allergy sufferers feel they are waging a battle with the great outdoors this spring season, trying to keep watery eyes, runny noses, and itchy throats from keeping them down. But the truth is, allergies can be triggered just as much by allergens hiding inside your home as they can by the ones outdoors. Before you lock […]
When the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and a light breeze is blowing, it is oh-so-tempting to throw open the windows and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of spring. Maybe you are even itching (pun intended) to roll up your sleeves and tackle some serious spring cleaning. But if you are one […]