by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
You wake up in the morning and see another bruise and think, “How did this get here?” Even if you don’t remember bumping into something or falling, bruises can show up on the body. Is there a time when you should be concerned about the amount of bruises that are...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are actually more common than you might realize. In fact, more than 20 million Americans suffer from chronic gastrointestinal diseases, while 62 million Americans are diagnosed with new GI issues every year. So, even though stomachaches...
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...
