by Social Joey | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
X-rays involve radiation exposure, so it’s understandable to be a little wary of getting one when the opportunity presents itself. However, we encourage you to let your guard down a little bit, as in most cases, the radiation exposure is generally so small that the...
by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kidney infections can be quite dangerous, but they rarely go unnoticed and untreated. Kidney infections, when not treated quickly and correctly, can cause serious health complications, such as sepsis, kidney scarring, and can even cause future pregnancy issues for...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know? Except for wellness baby visits, ear infections are the most common reason for trips to the pediatrician, accounting for approximately 30 million doctor visits a year in the United States! So, what makes these infections so common? Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hemby Bridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School spring sports are upon us! But before your child can participate, he or she needs a sports physical first. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team explains why below. Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports...
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 a common infection, it can also turn quite severe if not treated quickly and effectively. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail...
by Social Joey | Mar 3, 2021 | Healthy Living
COVID-19 cases are notoriously known to differ from each other in some way, but there are still symptoms that are prevalent in the majority of cases. Additionally, recent studies have shown that COVID-19 symptoms often occur in a certain order. Read on as our team at...
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Healthy Living
Did you know? Nearly 75% of women will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. This is bad news because yeast infections are so uncomfortable to deal with, but they are also very treatable and preventable. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Feb 1, 2021 | Healthy Living
Are you worrying that you have COVID-19 every time you cough or sneeze? If so, it’s OK. We’re definitely living in strange times right now. COVID-19 definitely has all of our stress and anxiety levels way up, but how nervous should you actually be if you get the...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2021 | Healthy Living
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the flu shot doesn’t offer any protection against the coronavirus. Even though the flu and COVID-19 are both viral respiratory illnesses, they are caused by two separate viruses. Knowing this, you might be thinking, “Is it...
by Social Joey | Jan 4, 2021 | Healthy Living
The holidays and new year are full of excitement, but this year is a little different for obvious reasons. While falling ill to the coronavirus or flu this year isn’t totally unavoidable, there are things you can do as a parent to lessen the risk of your child getting...
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