Getting yourself tested for COVID-19 is one of the best steps you can take to help curb the spread of the virus. There are two different types of test one can use for covid. Both tests are very effective and yield good results. In this article we will discuss both testing methods and look at the pros and cons of each. For more information about testing and for same-day COVID-19 services, visit the walk-in clinic ...

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It is required that every child under the age of eighteen receive an annual physical check-up in a registered facility. Unfortunately as one grows older, the demands and hardship of day to day life often leads to missed appointments with the doctor. Adults need to get their physicals checked as much as children, maybe even more. In this article we will discuss the benefits of getting a physical examination done, what it entails and how ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Bedford, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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