We are all good about taking our children to their well child checks and making sure that they have had all their immunizations. Unfortunately, once out of school, living busy adult lives we assume that our PCP’s will remember to immunize us at our annual exams. Sometimes that does happen and sometimes as we discuss other health concerns immunizations are over looked. Adults do need immunizations to protect themselves and their close contacts. Routine ...
Over the past two weeks, you have likely noticed the media blast regarding patients in the Midwest infected with a virus called HEV-68. “HEV-68” stands for “Human Enteorvirus-68,” and this virus has infected over 1,000 patients in 10 states. HEV-68 was first identified in 1962, and there have been several outbreak clusters since that time. The virus is very similar to the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold. Most enteroviruses cause only mild illnesses ...
Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to appreciate all the mothers in our lives. We love taking the day to dote on much-deserving mothers, new and old alike, with gifts of flowers, chocolates, candles and anything else we can think of to show our love and gratitude for all that they have given us. While many choose to give flowers for Mother’s Day, some mothers may not want the sneezing, itchy eyes and ...
Seasonal allergies such as hay fever impact millions of Americans every year, which may lead to lower productivity, increased fatigue, and several uncomfortable day-to-day symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that over 20 million people in the U.S are diagnosed with hay fever annually. Additionally, over 8 million people reported a respiratory allergy in the last year, highlighting the widespread effect of seasonal allergies in the U.S. The good news is ...
Most adults in the U.S will likely need to get an STD test or screening because of the high rate of STDs in the country. Current statistics indicate that there are 2.2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis combined each year. The chances of getting an STD also increase significantly among sexually active adults. Abstinence is the most effective way to prevent an STD, but individuals that want to engage in ...
Coughing, sore throat and fever, oh my! Your child is definitely sick, but with what? The cold and flu viruses can often be tricky for parents to tell apart because many of the symptoms are the same, but there are several signs that your child has more than just a cold. Here’s what to look for: Fever If your child has the flu, it will often be accompanied by a high fever. A child ...
Nothing feels better on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool. It’s a great way to keep kids — and parents! — occupied and happy. And while no one wants a damper on their fun, it is important to remember that pools can be dangerous places. While most trips to the pool result in a playful afternoon and fun memories, unfortunately drowning, poisoning and even chemical burns can occur. According to the CDC ...
Tinea Pedis, most commonly known as Athlete’s Foot, is a contagious foot fungus that affects areas on your body such as feet, toenails and hands. It is caused by either coming into direct contact with someone who already has it, or if you are touching warm, moist surfaces that the fungus is growing on. It can be found most commonly in locker rooms, showers, and around swimming pool areas. Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot ...
There are three different types of dehydration symptoms ranging from mild to moderate and severe. When our bodies are losing fluids quicker than we are replacing them, we have a higher risk of becoming dehydrated. Mild to moderate symptoms include; Minor thirst Headache Dizziness/light headed Decreased urine output Constipation If you are suffering from any of these mild symptoms and are a healthy adult, you can properly treat it by slowly taking in fluids ...
Protecting your skin from sun damage is important, especially if you are young. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late for you! Here are some tips and tricks on how you can help prevent sunburns and further damaging your precious skin! Sunblock. Using sunblock of an SPF of 30 or more is a good way to avoid sunburns. You want a sunscreen that has both UVA and UVB protection and reapply frequently, at ...
Depending on whether you are allergic to bee/wasp stings or not, there treatments may vary. So let’s break this up into two sections. If you are not allergic and you are stung; Remove the stinger. This can be done using tweezers or your finger; however tweezers are more effective because they can get a stronger grip on the stinger. Do not pinch the stinger. This will cause the stinger to release more venom ...
Summertime – the kids are home with loads of free time! They may feel inclined to relax on the couch until school starts up again in the fall, but don’t let them miss out on the lively energy of those summer months. AFC Urgent Care Arlington encourages parents and kids to take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend some time getting active this summer. Here are several healthy activities that you and your little ...
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