by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the past, the CDC advised those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to wait at least 14 days before getting their flu vaccine. These days are no longer! In fact, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including a flu vaccine, during the same...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Itchy skin of any kind is always unpleasant and inconvenient to experience, but shingles is a different breed. This type of viral skin condition can be very painful and can last for up to several weeks. Not only is it painful enough to experience yourself, but you’ll...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s true that nausea and vomiting often go hand in hand, but it’s possible to take care of your nausea before your food starts to come up. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team highlights some effective ways to treat nausea below, so keep reading! Here’s what to do:...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yeast infections are extremely common among women, with nearly 75% of women experiencing one at some point in their lives. If you haven’t had a yeast infection, it’s important to know what they are, what causes them and what you can do about them, since these...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many people experience bronchitis every year. This common infection of the airways that lead to the lungs is most common among those over age 65, but it can happen to anyone at any age. But what about COPD? It’s often used in the same breath as bronchitis, but is it...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
It may not cross your mind to get frequently tested for STDs, but it’s more important than you might think. Right now, one in five Americans have an STD, according to the CDC, which is currently an all-time high. Plus, the rates could even be higher than what is being...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have been dealing with sudden, sharp pain and redness in your joints, you likely have gout. This kind of joint pain can flare up in the night and last for weeks at a time, making gout uncomfortable at best and debilitating at worst. Thankfully, there are steps...
by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
How Could I Get a Kidney Infection? Kidney infections are caused by bacteria or viruses. Scientists believe that most kidney infections start as a bladder infection that moves upstream to infect one or both of the kidneys. Although bladder infections and UTIs aren’t...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Is an Ear Infection? The commonly used term “ear infection” is known medically as “acute otitis media,” or a sudden infection in the middle ear, which is the space behind the eardrum. In many cases, ear infections clear up on their own, but if the ear infection...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Is a Sports Physical? A sports physical exam is sometimes called a preparticipation physical examination (PPE), and as we said earlier, is an exam that evaluates and ensures the safety of children playing in organized sports. During the physical, your healthcare...
