by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2021 | Healthy Living
Strep throat is a very common infection in America, affecting between 11,000 and 24,000 people every year. While it is more common among children and adolescents, adults aren’t immune from this treatable infection! In fact, if you do get strep throat, it’s important...
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Healthy Living
Bladder infections are the most common form of UTI (urinary tract infection). They are very painful to experience and can also have serious repercussions if not diagnosed and treated correctly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care NC walks you through what to do if...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2021 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 and the flu are very similar viruses, yet they are completely different. With all the talk of a “twindemic” this winter, it’s important to know what separates the flu from the coronavirus. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care NC highlights the key...
by Social Joey | Dec 17, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living
It’s rare, but it’s possible. Even though none of the reported cases of COVID-19 among animals have resulted in death, it’s still important to be careful around your fur-baby if you get sick with the coronavirus. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care NC provides some...
by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
Have annoying pimples been popping up around your nose and mouth lately? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. With the many of us wearing masks throughout our day, mask-related acne, or “maskne,” has become something many of us have had to deal with. Our team at...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Studies show that getting outdoors can actually help you feel healthier! Vitamin D is readily available while hiking and it is necessary for building and maintaining healthy bones. Hiking is an activity that is possible while maintaining social distancing and is a...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
We’re already somewhere between “worried about” and “fed up with” COVID-19. Yet here’s flu season, just around the corner. Is anyone actually worrying about the flu in 2020? The answer is yes. COVID-19 is still raging, and the flu also has the potential to cause...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living
Drinking ample amounts of water is one of the best things you can do for your health in every regard. Being hydrated helps your heart pump blood, helps your joints move well, allows your organs to do their job and assists your muscles as they work. Not only does...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you will be spending time outdoors this summer, it is important that you practice good sun safety habits in order to protect your skin from harm. Regular sun exposure, even without getting a sunburn, can increase your risk of developing skin cancer later on in...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
At best, getting a rash due to exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is a nuisance, and at worse, it can be a serious condition that requires medical treatment. When you come into contact with one of these plants, the oils from their leaves can penetrate...
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