by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mono is called the “kissing disease” for good reason. This contagious illness is most often transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva, which obviously happens when you kiss someone or share utensils like spoons or forks. This illness is most common among young...
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...
