" Seeking treatment at an urgent care center for an acute respiratory condition is one of the best ways to get treated. Urgent care centers are equipped with all of the knowledge and tools they might need to manage your condition, and they’re able to do so very quickly. With urgent care treatment rates on the rise, let’s take a closer look to understand why! Common Wintertime Acute Respiratory Conditions Common winter acute respiratory ...
" Pharyngitis (pronounced lair-in-gitis), is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Many people who are suffering from pharyngitis may not even realize that’s what they’re suffering from. Luckily, the condition is very easily treatable once a provider diagnoses sore throat. What is Pharyngitis? Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. A sore throat is typically caused by inflamed mucus membranes in the throat, often following the cold, flu, or ...
" Patients this season will likely need to get a last-minute flu shot in order to stay healthy and flu-free during the next few months. Without a flu shot, patients can experience adverse effects and symptoms of the latest influenza virus. If you need a seasonal flu shot make sure you swing by AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock ASAP! However, some patients may not be able to get the traditional egg-based flu vaccine. This is due ...
" Each year, patients will need to ensure that they get cold and flu symptoms treated in order to remain healthy during the fall season! Cold and flu symptoms can suddenly creep up on families with small children, as well as individuals this fall season. So it helps to understand what are some of the key cold and flu symptoms, as well as the appropriate treatment options! Patients that are interested in cold and flu treatment ...
" An early flu shot is one of the most effective ways year after year to protect you and your family from the latest strain of influenza. However, many patients still choose to wait for their flu shot or elect not to get the vaccine at all. Without a flu shot, patients are more likely to miss several weeks of school, work, and other priorities due to the flu. The flu spreads extra rapidly during the ...
" Flu season is coming, which means it is time to get you and the kids vaccinated! However, it may seem unnecessary to make a doctor’s appointment with your primary care physician for a simple shot. If you don’t have any other medical concerns to discuss, you do have other options for a quick, convenient, flu shot. For example, AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock provides flu shots for the whole family that includes cell-based ...
" Browsing through Facebook during August and September, your social media feed is probably filled with fellow parents who are relieved that summer break has come to an end. However, two to three weeks later, there are nothing but posts sharing updates on sick families. This happens because once all of the children are back in the classroom together, the sharing of germs commences. It can seem like this period of illness is inevitable. However, there ...
" Flu season is underway which means that parents and children alike should make sure they are ready for the upcoming challenges of preventing the flu. The 2019-2020 flu season could be potentially virulent as more and more flu seasons are starting to last longer than expected. The good news for parents with younger children is that the flu is one of the most preventable diseases, even during its peak. By following the usual evidence-based guidelines ...
" The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent against influenza and other flu-related illnesses. Without a flu shot, your children may likely experience a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including sneezing, coughing, fever, nausea, and fatigue. In some cases, the flu can lead to significant health problems for vulnerable patients including those over the age of 65, patients under two years old, and patients with asthma or similar respiratory issues. But for most ...
" Flu season lasts for a significant portion of the fall and winter, but can start even earlier in most cases. The CDC estimates that flu season peaks in October and runs into March on average. However, flu season can sometimes last longer and means that parents might not be sure when they should get their child a flu shot. Most medical experts recommend getting the flu shot as soon as humanly possible so your children ...
" Flu season lasts for a significant portion of the fall and winter, but can start even earlier in most cases. The CDC estimates that flu season peaks in October and runs into March on average. However, flu season can sometimes last longer and means that parents might not be sure when they should get their child a flu shot. Most medical experts recommend getting the flu shot as soon as humanly possible so your children ...
" Parents of all ages need to stay alert, aware, consciousness of back-to-school health updates their child will require before the school year. Whether your child is just starting school or is going into high school it always helps to ensure they are ready for a safe school year. To prepare for the school year, parents will want to take their child to a nearby urgent care center or walk-in clinic to get children’s urgent ...
" The summer is winding down which means it may be a good time to get your child’s back-to-school physical taken care of right away. If you’re looking for a medical provider that can complete physicals in a timely manner, and at an affordable rate, then urgent care may be for you! Unlike most traditional medical facilities an urgent care center can provide physicals for your child without much of a wait and at ...
" Urgent care is a great option to provide your child with an immediate healthcare provider for their needs. Unless it is a critical medical appointment, you may want to consider taking your child to urgent care. As we discussed in our last blog, urgent care offers a high-quality alternative to traditional medical providers for a variety of needs. But when is the best time to take your child to urgent care or a local walk-in ...
" Getting your child the healthcare they need, and deserve, is one of the most important aspects of parenting. Families with children of all ages strive to have healthcare access whenever their child experiences a sudden injury or illness. That is why children’s urgent care and walk-in clinics provide an excellent option for your child’s immediate health needs. Walk-in clinics and urgent care centers are a non-ambulatory option for patients of all ages to ...
