As a parent, it can be difficult to know when your child’s illness or injury requires urgent medical attention. Pediatric urgent care clinics are designed to provide immediate medical attention for children with non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that require prompt treatment but are not severe enough to require a trip to the emergency room. These …
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In the sweltering heat of summer or during periods of intense physical activity, many of us have experienced the discomfort of heat rash symptoms. This common skin condition, also known as prickly heat or miliaria, can put a damper on our outdoor adventures and leave us itching and irritated. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options …
Getting sick can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Headaches, runny noses and congestion are all par for the course when it comes to illness! Fevers are another common symptom. While fevers themselves can cause more symptoms while you are sick, did you know that they can actually be beneficial for you? Our bodies have …
Getting vaccinated against the flu during the cold and flu season is one of the best ways you can protect yourself against serious illness this year. It is important for everyone, but especially for older adults and people who are more vulnerable to severe complications from the flu. Did you know that if you are …
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Cold and flu season can seem overwhelming with all of the different illnesses that are circulating about! Even if you are great at washing your hands and avoid touching your face during this time, you are still vulnerable to many different sicknesses. Included in that list is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can get …
Fighting an infection can feel similar to other illnesses. In addition to the fever, muscle aches and fatigue, you will also probably feel pain at the site of the infection. If you have a bacterial infection, though, there is good news! It can be treated with a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics can help relieve your …
Very, very important! Multiple studies have shown that mask-wearing is a vitally important aspect in slowing the spread of COVID-19 even though they can feel like a pain to wear and are uncomfortable at times. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut explains how masks work and why they’re important to wear. …
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