by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
When the COVID-19 vaccines first became widespread, breakthrough infection cases were quite rare. Since omicron has entered the picture, however, breakthrough cases are rare no longer. Why, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains below, so keep...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s no coincidence that more people get sick during the winter months. Every year, the flu and other viruses reach their peak between December and February, according to the CDC. But why does this happen? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is an age-old respiratory infection that young children deal with, but it is experiencing a new development this year. Recently, scientists have found that omicron variant cases among young children have led to cases of croup. While this seems scary, these croup...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you don’t think you will experience any concerning side effects or health complications when strep throat goes untreated, think again! While strep throat when treated correctly and quickly is relatively harmless, it can cause some life-altering complications if it...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Having a fever is the worst—not to mention, it can be quite dangerous if your temperature is high enough. Unfortunately, having a fever is very common when dealing with the flu. Although this is the case, there are many things you can do at home that can help to break...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Falls at home happen much too often, and they don’t have to. Falls are highly preventable, as there are many things you can do to fall-proof your home! Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team provides many ways to make your home safer for yourself or your elderly...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The current fall season is a typically a common time of year for sinus infections, due the prevalence of allergens like ragweed ad the start to school, where viruses are more easily passed from one person to another. While sinus infections (sinusitis) aren’t pleasant...
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:...
