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What Happens If Strep Throat Is Left Untreated?

Have you recently woken up with a sore, scratchy throat? If so, how worried should you be about strep throat? Sore throats are common during this time of year, and they’re especially common in this ever-changing, southern-winter weather. Learn more about strep throat and its potential complications from our AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN team below! What Is Strep Throat? According to the CDC, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils ...

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Is a Fever Always a Symptom of the Flu?

If you’ve ever had the flu before, you’re well-aware of how it can make you feel. Body aches, fatigue and fever are common, tell-tale symptoms of the flu, but do they happen all the time? Our AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN team highlights what to expect when experiencing the flu below, so keep reading! Will I Get a Fever If I Have the Flu? It’s likely, but it isn’t always the ...

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Rash After Hiking? Know the Difference Between Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac

Learn how to identify and treat poison ivy, oak, and sumac rashes after hiking around Athens parks and trails. Spending time outdoors ...

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When Is It Time to Visit Urgent Care During Pollen Season?

Seasonal allergies getting worse? Learn when pollen symptoms may require urgent care and when to seek medical help. Spring in Athens brings ...

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How Can I Tell If I Have the Flu with No Fever?

Feeling under the weather & suspect it’s the flu, but you don’t have a fever? Here are all the ways you ...

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