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

Are My “Allergies” Actually COVID?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or constant sneezing this season, it’s easy to assume allergies are to ...

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Bug Bite or Skin Infection? How to Tell What That Red Spot Really Is

Spending time outdoors around Ballantyne, whether you’re enjoying the greenways, working in the yard, or relaxing on the patio, often comes ...

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How to Avoid Sprains, Strains, and Pulled Muscles This Spring?

As the weather warms up, many Ballantyne residents head outside to tackle yard work: clearing leaves, planting flowers, and getting lawns back ...

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