Recent Blog Posts

Will the Flu Last Longer if I Don’t Get a Flu Shot?

It’s that time of year again where we start encouraging our community to get vaccinated against the flu! Influenza has the potential to make you really sick, and high caseloads can have a huge impact on our community. Avoiding illness altogether is always the best case scenario, and that starts with getting your annual flu shot early in the flu season. You can come to AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne any day of the week ...

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Urgent Care Experts Offer Alternatives to Phenylephrine

As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal

Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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Does a Sore Throat Mean COVID-19?

There are so many ways that you can get sick these days that it can be really hard to tell what illness you have on your own. Colds, the flu and even COVID-19 can all cause similar symptoms, so getting a proper diagnosis is always recommended. We have a variety of rapid tests at our disposal that we can run to help determine what you have. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team is here to ...

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Recent Blogs

When Should You Seek Medical Care for a Fireworks Injury?

Fireworks are a favorite part of summer celebrations, but they can also lead to unexpected injuries. Whether you’re attending a neighborhood ...

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What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke?

When summer heat hits in Ballantyne, whether you’re out hiking Ballantyne Greenway or walking around Ballantyne Village, it’s important to ...

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When Should I Seek Treatment for a Poison Ivy Rash?

With miles of greenways and wooded paths woven throughout Ballantyne, from the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway to the Four Mile Creek trails ...

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