by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
In short, yes, it is. Although strep throat is relatively harmless when it is treated in a timely manner, it can cause some serious complications when it’s left untreated. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team further explains below, so keep reading! How Common Is...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flu season is officially upon us. According to the CDC, about 8% of the U.S. population gets sick with the flu every year. While it can be tough to avoid the flu between the months of October and February, it’s possible to do so! Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Falls happen quite frequently among adults aged 65 and over. In fact, according to the CDC, one in four older adults will fall at home in a given year, and only half of these people will alert someone. If you fall, it’s extremely important to tell your doctor, a loved...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
When many of us think of sinusitis (more commonly known as a sinus infection), we think of lots of congestion and lots of mucus. While both of these symptoms are equally common and icky, they aren’t the only signs of sinusitis to watch out for. Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
We certainly hope this doesn’t happen to you, but it’s possible, unfortunately. Due to required social distancing last year, the threat of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time was much less than it is this year. Getting both illnesses is entirely possible,...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus—the varicella-zoster virus. Because they’re caused by the same virus, someone who has never had chickenpox can’t get shingles if he or she were to come in contact with someone else that is infected with shingles. To...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having an upset stomach and feeling nauseous isn’t fun. It can ruin your day and make normal, daily activities much harder than they need to be. Thankfully, feeling nauseous isn’t typically a cause for concern and can be adequately treated at home! Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s true that yeast infections are most common among females, but they can also happen to males, too. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading. How Do Yeast Infections Happen to Males? A yeast infection is...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
When many think of “bronchitis,” they think of one type of respiratory illness that affects the airways that lead to the lungs. While they’re not wrong, bronchitis is actually a bit more complicated than that. There are two types of this respiratory illness: chronic...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
While STD rates are the highest they’ve ever been in the United States this year, they’re most common among young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. Even though STDs are most common among this age group, everyone who is sexually active should get regular STD tests...
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