by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s not uncommon for teens and young adults to get mono. In fact, it’s not uncommon for anyone to get mono, as studies show that around 90% of Americans will get it by age 35, although not everyone will experience symptoms. So, how contagious is this virus, and how...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
While an actual percentage of breakthrough omicron cases hasn’t been given yet, many people have become infected with the omicron variant, even if they’ve been fully vaccinated. So, does this mean that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work? It doesn’t. The COVID-19 vaccines...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Virus cases tend to increase during the winter, and this is no accident. Less sunlight and more time spent indoors certainly have something to do with it, and we’ll have to be even more careful during the winter as COVID-19 continues to spread. To learn more about why...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
While croup rarely, if ever, affects adults, it is a common respiratory infection among children. If your child is sick with croup, it can be tough to hear him or her labor through the “barking” cough that croup causes. So, what gives? How do kids get this...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
In most cases, strep throat is a relatively harmless infection, but it can cause problems if it isn’t treated quickly and effectively. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team provides further information on strep throat and its potential complications!...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the United States, flu season almost always falls in between the end of October and the beginning of March. It’s something that the healthcare industry braces for every year, but why is flu season always at the same time? Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know? Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury among seniors, and they can often result in hip fractures, cuts and even serious head and brain injuries. To add insult to injury, out of the one in four seniors that fall, only half tell their doctor about it. Falls...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sinus headaches certainly aren’t comfortable. When someone is dealing with a sinus headache, he or she often feels pressure around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. Plus, there is usually a head-throbbing sensation as well. While many people think they are experiencing a...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s true that the flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses and have similar symptoms, but they are caused by two completely different viruses. Because of this, a COVID-19 vaccine won’t protect against the flu and vice versa. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Shingles is actually quite common, as nearly one in three adults in the U.S. will get the infection during their lifetime. Shingles is typically not a large cause for concern for those who are otherwise healthy, but it can cause complications when left untreated. In...
