Thankfully, COVID-19 cases have been on a steady decline lately, so that means spring sports are beginning to return in full! However, before your child hits the fields and diamonds of Elon Park Elementary or Community House Middle, he or she needs a sports physical first! Why, you ask? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team provides some answers. Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals help determine whether or ...
Did you know? Between 11,000 and 24,000 Americans fall ill from strep throat every year, and many are beginning to feel its effects in our area. But, why? How does a person even get strep throat in the first place? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne has the answers you’re looking for, so read on. What Causes Strep Throat? Strep throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A ...
Yes, there actually are. While most children typically get sick with a middle ear infection, adults can experience three different kinds of ear infections: inner, middle and outer ear infections. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team walks you through each type of ear infection and how to avoid them below, so read on! What Are the Differences Between Each Ear Infection? Inner and outer ear infections are less common types of infections. An inner ear ...
