How Can I Prevent Pulling a Muscle?

How Can I Prevent Pulling a Muscle?

Pulling a muscle is the worst! Not only is it painful, but it can hamper mobility for long periods of time, which is extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are things you can do every day to lower your risk of experiencing a painful muscle strain that ultimately wears...
Are Cat Bites Dangerous?

Are Cat Bites Dangerous?

We all love our cats, but their bites can be more dangerous to your health than you might realize. Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team provides some helpful information on cat bites and the potential impact they could have on your health below, so keep reading!...
Should I Get a Rapid Flu Test?

Should I Get a Rapid Flu Test?

Even in the age of COVID-19, the flu is still a threat. Yes, flu rates have thankfully gone down due to additional health-safety precautions, but it’s still possible to get sick with the flu virus. If you are experiencing flu symptoms, it’s important to get a rapid...
Signs That Stitches Are Needed

Signs That Stitches Are Needed

We all get cuts and scratches from time to time, but sometimes they’re deeper than others. When you get a cut or laceration that bleeds a lot, it can still be tough to know whether it warrants getting stitched up. Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains how you...
Are There Any Risks to Getting an X-ray?

Are There Any Risks to Getting an X-ray?

Have you or your child gotten injured lately? When dealing with things like ankle or other joint pain, it can definitely be on your mind to get an X-ray to know the severity of your injury. So, when do you need to get one, and is it safe to get one these days? Our AFC...
What Will a Kidney Infection Do to My Body?

What Will a Kidney Infection Do to My Body?

Kidney infections are serious. If left untreated or treated poorly, they can cause life-threatening health complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides more important information about kidney infections. What Causes Kidney Infections?...
What Are the Symptoms of an Ear Infection?

What Are the Symptoms of an Ear Infection?

Ear infections are more common among children, but that doesn’t mean they can’t affect adults as well! If you are unsure what an ear infection looks like or what to watch out for, our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team shares some helpful info below, so read on!...
What Are the First Symptoms of COVID-19?

What Are the First Symptoms of COVID-19?

What Symptoms Show Up First? According to recent, cutting-edge research from the University of Southern California, the order of COVID-19 symptoms that patients can experience often goes like this: fever, cough and muscle pain, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea....
Effective Remedies for Bladder Infections

Effective Remedies for Bladder Infections

The best remedy: Drink more water. Water helps flush out bacteria in your bladder, which will help get rid of the infection faster. It also dilutes your urine, which will make urinating less painful if you have a bladder infection. A tried-and-true remedy: Unsweetened...