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Sports Physicals for Spring Sports: What’s Required, What’s Screened, and How Fast You Can Get One

Table of Contents Why Sports Physicals Are Required What’s Required for Sports Physicals? What’s Screened During Sports Physicals? Sports Physicals vs Annual Physicals What If There’s a Concern? How Fast Can You Get Sports Physicals Done? When Should You Schedule a Sports Physical? Why Sports Physicals Matter When to Visit AFC Urgent Care Spring sports […]

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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): How Contagious Is It and When Should You Go to Urgent Care?

Table of Contents Pink Eye vs. Conjunctivitis: Is There A Difference? What Causes Pink Eye Conjunctivitis? Common Pink Eye Symptoms Allergic Conjunctivitis vs. Pink Eye Is Pink Eye Contagious? Is Pink Eye Contagious By Air? How Long Is Pink Eye Contagious? Pink Eye Treatment Options Viral Pink Eye Treatment Bacterial Pink Eye Treatment Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Dehydration: Surprising Symptoms and When It Becomes Urgent

Table of Contents What Dehydration Really Means Common Dehydration Symptoms How to Know If You’re Dehydrated Severe Dehydration Symptoms Symptoms of Dehydration in Elderly Adults When Dehydration Becomes Urgent Urgent Care for Dehydration Can Urgent Care Give IV Fluids for Dehydration? Preventing Dehydration When Possible When To Visit AFC Urgent Care Dehydration isn’t always clear.

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How Long Does an STD Screening Take? What to Expect at Urgent Care

If you’re thinking about getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), one of the first questions you may have is: How long will it take? Many people delay STD screenings because they’re worried about the process being uncomfortable, time-consuming, or complicated. Table of Contents How Long Does an STD Screening Appointment Take? What Happens During

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Winter Skin Problems: Eczema, Dry Skin, and When a Rash Needs Treatment

Winter weather can be rough on your skin. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, frequent handwashing, and hot showers can all lead to dryness, itching, and flares of eczema or dermatitis. For many people, winter skin irritation is uncomfortable but manageable but sometimes a rash or skin change can signal infection, an allergic reaction, or

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