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Cold and flu season is upon us and for nearly 20% of the American population, that means an onset of some very unpleasant symptoms. The cold and the flu both present very similar symptoms so it can be hard to tell them apart. Despite having common symptoms, the cold and flu should be treated very differently. If you start developing cold or flu symptoms, take a look at these key differences to determine what treatment ...

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Community health is one of the cornerstones of ensuring that patients remain healthy throughout the year. However, finding access to nearby high-quality community health centers, walk-in clinics, and urgent care centers can be a challenge for patients. Patients may simply not know what types of services they can procure from a community-focused health center, if they take insurance, or where they are located in relation to their residence/neighborhood. Once these factors are determined it ...

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This year, the flu virus is spreading at a faster than normal rate and flu season is expected to happen earlier than in previous years. Because the flu virus can spread, it is important to understand the best prevention methods and treatment options for cold and flu symptoms. The best way to actively prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot at a walk-in clinic. A flu shot uses a weakened strain of the ...

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Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when a high number of people are in need of medical care. Flu shots, sport injury treatment, and other types of seasonal care are viewed by medical community during the fall than any other time of the year. If you’re trying to decide where to receive the treatment that you need, these are all reasons that you should consider a walk-in ...

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Nobody likes to think about STDs. Whether it's transmitting them, having them, or getting tested for them, it seems to be a subject that many people try their hardest to avoid. The reality is that STDs are out there whether you talk about them or not, and it's important to get tested for them. STD testing centers make these examinations quick and easy and even offer anonymous STD testing. It might be uncomfortable ...

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Cold and flu symptoms are differentiating conditions that require different diagnosis and prevention, per the last AFC Urgent Care Denver blog on the subject. Without the right treatment and prevention options, your symptoms can worsen and keep you from enjoying all the festivities of the fall season. As we mentioned before, the common cold and the flu are two different viruses that require slightly different treatment options. If you're interested in getting cold and ...

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This season, cold and flu symptoms are likely to impact millions of children and adults alike. Without the proper medical intervention, a patient's cold and flu symptoms can leave them bedridden or even hospitalized. However, families and individuals patients alike need to understand the differences between the influenza virus and the common cold. Each of these diseases have similar symptoms, but they don't require the same treatment or prevention. If you believe you ...

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Each year, families prepare for the fall season by making sure they get flu shots, visiting their nearest medical providing, and making sure everyone is ready for a festive fall season! That is why it is always important to watch for the most common fall seasonal illnesses. Awareness, prevention, and of course follow up medical visits are key to help ensure you don't get sick this fall. However, there are a few types of ...

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Flu season is just around the corner which means that patients will want to get an updated flu shot as soon as possible. In recent years the flu virus has been extremely contagious and virulent, increasing in severity since 2016. In any given year, the flu virus (influenza) adapts and changes in order to infect as many possible hosts. A virus can be hard to predict in terms of how impactful it is on the ...

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Getting your flu shot in September before flu season begins to peak may be the best healthcare decision you make this year. A little proactive planning on your end can help fight off the flu for the majority of flu season! An early flu shot is one of the most effective ways each to prevent the flu from infecting you and your family during peak flu season. Unfortunately, many patients may skip out on getting ...

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Flu season is coming up in the near future, which means that patients will need an updated flu shot as soon as they require care. The influenza virus can impact at least 40 million people in a given year, especially like last flu season where thousands of flu cases lead to hospitalizations. The main consequences of the flu are well-known but other supplemental issues can greatly impact your quality of life. Flu-borne illnesses can lead ...

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Each year, millions of children head back to school during the fall in order to participate in a wide variety of sports, extracurricular activities, and other physical programs. In order to participate, your child will need an updated sport physical. This fall, if your child is likely to play in common fall sports like football, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, or any other type of program they will need to first get their physical. The physical can ...

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A sports and camp physical are essential for ensuring that your child is adequately protected and safe during the school sports season. Without a proper physical, your child will be unable to enroll in recreational programs and are more likely to experience recreation-based injuries. Parents may delay getting their child's physicals for a couple of reasons. These include long waits and delays at their doctor's office, busy schedules, and sometimes budgeting for certain ...

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Although getting sick with the flu may not feel like a big deal right now, your opinion might change once you actually come down with the illness. Not only are the symptoms very uncomfortable, but they can take you out of your normal routine for days or even a full week. This can affect your productivity at work or school, and you can also lose money on treatment. Because the flu can last for several ...

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With flu season coming up, you’ve probably seen plenty of reminders urging you to get your flu vaccine now. However, you might be wondering where exactly you should be getting the vaccine. Urgent care providers are one of the most reliable flu vaccine providers, regardless of where you live. Here’s why you should head to the urgent care for your flu vaccine. Flu shots at local urgent care centers are the best bet ...

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If your child wants to join a school sports team, athletic club, or go to a camp, chances are they going to need a physical ahead of time. Requiring kids to get physicals before going to these events helps coordinators prevent injuries and illnesses. You might be wondering where you can get a physical quickly and affordably, and why they’re so important. The good news for patients is that AFC Urgent Care Denver provides ...

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Urgent care is one of the most affordable and accessible medical options for Americans of all backgrounds. Finding a nearby urgent care center is likely the difference between avoiding high surprise medical bills, long-wait times, and delays in needed medical care. If you're not sure how urgent care can help you, here is a quick recap on how urgent care and walk-in clinics are beneficial for patients and the healthcare industry as a whole ...

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Patients that are looking for reliable healthcare options around Hale, CO and other areas in Denver shouldn't have to wait, or pay high rates, for the emergency room (ER). Thankfully, informed patients can make better decisions about local healthcare options that are more affordable and convenient than other traditional medical providers. Local walk-in clinics and respective urgent care centers are a great way for patients to find useful alternatives from traditionally long-wait and expensive ...

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Commercial drivers that want to continue their trucking career need to re-take their Department of Transportation physical exam, known as a DOT physical, to renew their commercial driver's license (CDL). Without a DOT physical from a medical examiner, drivers are likely experience more administrative delays in their trucking career. Because drivers need to get their DOT physicals ASAP, they'll also need fast and immediate medical options to complete physicals in a timely manner ...

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An urgent care aims to provide a convenient, affordable, and cost-effective medical option for patients of all ages. But did you know that the services provided by urgent care centers can help to improve your overall health? Many patients simply assume that urgent care is just a place to mend a sudden injury, get a flu shot, or another simple acute medical need. Even though injury treatment and acute illness relief are important urgent care ...

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