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Can Mono Cause Serious Health Complications?

Mono (medically known as mononucleosis) is a common illness, and it’s especially common among young adults. It’s often referred to as the “kissing disease,” since it is most often transmitted to others by kissing or sharing of bodily fluids, like saliva. Extreme fatigue is the most famous of mono symptoms, but can cases of mono result in anything worse than that? They can, and our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explains further below ...

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Why Can I Get the Omicron Variant Even If I’ve Been Vaccinated?

The CDC has stated that “breakthrough” omicron cases are likely, but why? According to experts, vaccine efficacy is lower against omicron, due to the fact that omicron’s mutations make it more transmissible than other variants and more able to evade the passive immunity that is acquired from being vaccinated. Aren’t vaccines supposed to help, though? Yes, and they are. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explains why below. What Are Breakthrough Cases? According ...

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Know the Signs

Learn how to recognize the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and when to seek medical care at AFC Chattanooga. Summer ...

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Poison Ivy Rash or Something More Serious?

Learn when poison ivy symptoms can be managed at home and when it’s time to seek treatment at AFC Chattanooga. Outdoor ...

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Allergies or COVID-19 in Chattanooga?

Learn how to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 symptoms and when to seek care at AFC Chattanooga. With Chattanooga ...

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