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" If ever there were a time during the year that all workers dread, it has to be flu season. Sniffling coworkers, wheezing kids and running out of tissues or hand sanitizer can make the months of flu season extremely stressful, even if you’re one of the lucky ones who remains healthy. Every year, American businesses lose billions of dollars in sick days and lost productivity. Experts estimate the economy will lose about about $20 ...

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" Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. One out of every 11 Americans has diabetes, and 86 million more are pre-diabetic. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the United States spends about $245 million every year on health care for people with diabetes, and recent projections have determined that as many as one in every three adults will have diabetes by 2050 if nothing changes. Type 2 ...

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" The crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the sniffles in our offices and classrooms give it away; it’s officially the beginning of fall. While the season may be beautiful, the flu that always seems to come with it is certainly not. To protect yourself this flu season, you need to know exactly how the flu operates, so you can separate myth from fact. Here are some of the most common myths about the flu ...

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" October is here, and fall is in full swing. The leaves are starting to turn from green to brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges, but there’s one color that pops up in October you won’t see on the trees — pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which features an annual campaign to raise awareness about the disease and learn more about protecting yourself. The best way to keep yourself healthy is early detection. When ...

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" AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care Bound Brook is pleased to be exhibiting at Somerset County Business Partnership’s 2nd Annual Workplace Health and Wellness Exposition. Wish you could expand and enhance your company’s health & wellness program? You can!  The theme of the expo is Healthy Employees = Better Business and will showcase tools and resources that can promote and support our employees’ health.  The event will feature health screenings, educational workshops, interactive exhibits, nutritious food ...

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" St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and those celebrations bring green beer and pub crawls. This St. Patrick’s Day, the team of physicians at your local AFC/Doctors Express wants to raise your awareness of binge drinking and the harmful effects that it may have on your health. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking is defined as a pattern of drinking that brings the blood ...

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Labor Day, a celebration of the spirit and dignity of the American worker, has been a regular fixture in the United States since the late 19th century. It became a national holiday under President Grover Cleveland and focuses on the American worker and the progress toward making work safe and rewarding for all. One of the rules unions fought for and earned in all states in 1949, is workers’ compensation, a form of insurance in ...

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" Break out the lunch boxes and the three-ring binders, back-to-school season is upon us again! Amid the mad dash for backpacks, pencil cases and the rapidly approaching school bus, it’s easy to forget about the health concerns of going back to school. Back-to-school time is also prime time for germs and bugs; an enormous number of children spend most of the day in close contact and touch a lot of shared surfaces (e.g ...

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" While it is important that you enjoy your time outdoors during the warm summer months, it is also very important that you are aware of your surroundings. Take extra caution around certain plants, some might be poison ivy, poison sumac or oak! If you have recently come into contact with a poison ivy plant and are starting to develop an irritating and uncomfortable rash, here are a few things you can do to prevent the ...

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While it is important that you enjoy your time outdoors during the warm summer months, it is also very important that you are aware of your surroundings. Take extra caution around certain plants, some might be poison ivy, poison sumac or oak! If you have recently come into contact with a poison ivy plant and are starting to develop an irritating and uncomfortable rash, here are a few things you can do to prevent the ...

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" Everyone’s heard it before. “We were stuck in the ER for hours.” It makes sense; your primary care physician might be booked till next Tuesday, but sudden illnesses and injuries can’t wait that long. So you shuttle your sick or injured loved one to an emergency room and wait. And wait. And … well, you get the picture. Here are some reasons why it might be a better idea to take a quick trip ...

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" Who’s got a question? You should! When it comes to urgent care, patients often expect to be the ones answering questions, but it’s important for patients to ask questions, too. This helps your doctor develop an accurate diagnosis and helps you take an active role in your health. At AFC Urgent Care, we know it’s easy to clam up or feel embarrassed in front of a doctor, but caring about your health ...

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" While some people are still shoveling snow, many Americans are facing yet another blow from the weather just in time for spring – a sudden explosion of pollen for what’s expected to be a particularly nasty allergy season. March has yet to go out like a lamb, and we at AFC Urgent Care can already tell that this month’s wacky weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers, as our centers are already seeing patients ...

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" February has been a cruel month when it comes to freezing temperatures. Not sure when this winter will end, if ever, we should always be prepared for two of the most common winter dangers that occur during below freezing temperatures: frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite is most susceptible to your ears, nose, fingers and toes. If you have lost feeling in any of these extremities and they have started to turn a yellow-gray color – you may ...

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February has been a cruel month when it comes to freezing temperatures. Not sure when this winter will end, if ever, we should always be prepared for two of the most common winter dangers that occur during below freezing temperatures: frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite is most susceptible to your ears, nose, fingers and toes. If you have lost feeling in any of these extremities and they have started to turn a yellow-gray color – you may ...

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" Dr. Harold Ehrlich and Nurse Karen Trimboli have joined AFC Urgent Care after nearly 30 years running the Warren Medicenter. Over this time they build a very successful practice and very loyal patients. Their wonderful bedside manner and friendly personalities make for a very pleasant patient experience. They live our motto – “It’s All About You! 100% Patient Satisfaction Is Our Goal”. We are excited to announce that they have joined AFC Urgent Care and ...

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" February can be a bleak month, filled with gray, dreary days and chilly, blustery nights. While the chill in the air can’t be blamed for bugs going around the office or school, the cold itself can irritate the body, causing minor ailments. Each winter season, doctors here at AFC Urgent Care find more and more patients complaining of some common winter issues, in addition to colds and flu. Topping the list of patient complaints ...

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" Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a scary report, outlining the severity of the flu this year. Due to an uptick in deaths attributed to the flu, the CDC declared the flu had reached epidemic status. While that sounds serious, there are still ways for you to ward off the flu and stay healthy this season. The flu is particularly troublesome for children under 5 — and especially under 2 — and for adults ...

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" The recent and tragic death of a 17 year old teen from Minnesota has many concerned about the flu epidemic currently on rise in the United States. Statistics show that flu activity is high in nearly half the country — 22 states and Puerto Rico, and experts are urging people to take preventive action by getting vaccinated, regardless if they are healthy or not. The elderly are generally those worst-affected. Flu-related hospitalizations among people 65 and ...

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