" Halloween might be just around the corner, but do you know what can seem scarier than Halloween? The flu virus coming back to our town. Unfortunately, up to 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the flu this year, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants to offer some insight into the condition. How Contagious Is the Flu? It’s very contagious! While you might think the flu virus is only ...
" Flu season starts at the start of fall and lasts through most of the spring, leaving patients in Cheltenham and the greater Philadelphia area vulnerable to catching the virus. Luckily, the influenza virus is easily preventable by getting the flu shot, available at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham! There are many benefits to getting your flu shot earlier in the season. An earlier vaccination gives your body time to learn how to fight the virus Like ...
" In addition to undergoing an annual checkup to go over your overall health, it is important to make sure you have your sexual health checked by a physician through STD testing. Many sexually transmitted diseases and infections can exist within your body for long periods of time without exhibiting physical symptoms and can only be detected through testing. Many of these infections can be treated with medication when caught early. By undergoing STD tests as ...
" It’s beginning to look a lot like common cold season! Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to learn how to take action to protect yourself from colds, as well as learn treatment methods in case you do fall ill. How Long Does a Cold Last? Although a person can be contagious for five to seven days, the average length of a common cold is around three days. However, you might ...
" Do you think stress just affects your mood? Think again! Stress can take over not only your emotional health but your physical health, too. Therefore, it is important to do what you can to manage your stress as much as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cheltenham wants you to have more good days than bad when it comes to stress. As a result, we have some tips on how you can better manage ...
