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UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) can strike without warning, leaving discomfort and unease in your body. Your kidneys' function of filtering your blood results in the waste product known as urine. You urinate when your kidneys remove waste and extra water from your blood. Normally, urine passes through your urinary system uncontaminated. UTIs, however, can be brought on by bacteria or sexual activity entering your urinary system. UTIs can bother you while you urinate and cause ...

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If you've ever experienced sunburn, you're likely familiar with the uncomfortable itching that comes with it. But what causes this post-sunburn itch, and is it normal? In this blog, we will address all your sunburn-related queries. We’ll explore whether itching is normal, the causes and symptoms, and how to relieve yourself from the discomforting itch and tips to prevent sunburn?. For same-day sunburn care, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care ...

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A delightful season like autumn brings with it allergy symptoms; sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. If you reach for tissues more often than you'd like, you might wonder what's causing these bothersome symptoms. In this blog, we will address the reasons triggering your allergy symptoms, seasonal allergens, and how you can find relief at an urgent care center. For same-day seasonal allergy diagnosis and symptom relief, visit the walk-in clinic at ...

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From 2010 to 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 9.4 million to 41 million flu illnesses every year. But there is an easy way to protect yourself — the flu shot. Studies show that the severity of the flu is significantly less if you catch the flu but are vaccinated. The CDC says the flu vaccine reduces the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 40% to ...

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I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...

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