Recent Blog Posts

Can I Have the Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time?

Unfortunately, yes, it’s possible to have both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. While health experts are still trying to figure out how common having the two respiratory illnesses can be, the fact of the matter is that is indeed possible to get sick with both. If you were to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time, it could potentially catastrophic to your immune system. Our AFC center provides further ...

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What Causes Shingles?

Shingles is extremely unpleasant, and it’s actually more common than you might think. Approximately one in three people in the United States will have shingles at some point in their life, according to the CDC. While shingles is rarely life-threatening, it’s very painful. Our AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN team provides more information about this viral rash below, so keep reading. What Is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful ...

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Recent Blogs

Common Fireworks Injuries and How to Stay Safe This Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is one of the most anticipated holidays of the summer in Athens. Families gather for backyard cookouts, children ...

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Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: How to Tell the Difference

Learn the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, common symptoms, treatment options, and when to visit AFC Urgent Care Athens or ...

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Why Does My Mosquito Bite Look So Swollen?

Wondering why your mosquito bite is swollen? Learn signs of an infected mosquito bite, when swelling is normal, and when to visit ...

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