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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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We don’t know about you, but we are happy to see the spring season arrive once more! While we are getting ready to dust off our summer clothes and enjoy the warmer days ahead, we also have to prepare for the arrival of spring allergy season. The most common seasonal allergen is pollen, and there is certainly no shortage of that around here! Seasonal allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, so knowing ...

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We have been honored to help care for you and the entire Cleveland community during the pandemic. While we certainly changed up the way many of our processes and procedures worked, we were able to continue helping people while navigating through changing situations. The pandemic’s emergency status will be expiring in May, and that will have a direct effect on the availability of telemedicine not only in the Cleveland area, but around the country ...

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Ear pain is a very common symptom or condition for all ages of people. Allergies, sinus issues, tooth problems and ear infections are all possibilities when it comes to figuring out why your ear is aching. Having an ear infection can be really uncomfortable! In addition to the pain, it can start to affect your hearing as well. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team explains what symptoms to watch for when it comes to ear ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Cleveland, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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We are hopeful that the spring and summer seasons will be here before we know it! In the meantime, the winter season can cause us to experience a variety of emotions. Increased feelings of isolation or loneliness can be common, as well as mild symptoms similar to depression. If you seem to experience an increase in these symptoms in the winter months, you may have what is called seasonal affective disorder. This type of mental ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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If you have ever had a respiratory infection before, you know how miserable they can make you feel. The deep cough, fever and tight chest can be hard to deal with! Two common respiratory infections that you need to keep a close eye on this season are bronchitis and pneumonia. While the majority of pneumonia and bronchitis cases produce a deep, mucusy cough, it is not a guaranteed symptom. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team ...

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With all of the news headlines about the surge of viral illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV this year, it can feel overwhelming trying to stay healthy. Since viral infections tend to spread really easily during the winter season, taking extra precautions is important to ward off illness. Even if you take all the precautions and extra steps to avoid getting sick, you may still fall victim to a viral infection this year. Read ...

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Falling ill at this time of year is relatively common with all of the different illnesses circulating around. If you come into contact with influenza, you can expect to start feeling sick pretty quickly after the exposure. If you do come down with the flu, your main focus should always be to prioritize taking care of your body so you can heal quickly. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team has laid out some tips on ...

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Getting sick is much more common at this time of year. If you do fall ill, one of the symptoms you could experience is a fever. A fever might go unnoticed, or you could feel really sick! Even though it may feel unpleasant, having a fever is actually a good thing in most cases. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland explains the facts about fevers below, so read on. Why Are Fevers OK to ...

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Focusing on our health and wellness has been such an important part of all of our lives over the past couple of years. Now that we are entering into the cold and flu season again, it becomes a major priority for us all again. Thankfully, we have reliable tools like the flu shot to help protect us from serious illness! And it’s not too late to get your family vaccinated against the flu. Stop ...

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Headaches are one of the most common ailments, so it is likely that your child will come to you complaining of head pain at some point. When that happens, it can feel worrisome! Since headaches can range from just being mildly annoying to life-threatening, it is important to understand what red flags to look for in your children that indicate a medical emergency. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team wants your kids to stay safe ...

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During the fall and winter seasons, there are so many different illnesses circulating around that have the potential to make your children very sick. Included in that list is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can get RSV, but it is especially dangerous in vulnerable populations like infants and older adults. If your child is experiencing a cough and a runny nose, keep an eye out for any worsening symptoms that may indicate an RSV ...

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Before antibiotics were developed, the rate of death due to an infection was incredibly high. In fact, 30% of all deaths recorded in the United States were because of a bacterial infection! Thankfully, we don’t have to worry as much about infections nowadays, all because of antibiotics. They are incredibly effective in eradicating infections quickly and are a reliable tool for many medical professionals and patients alike. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...

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Many people put dizziness and vertigo into the same category, but the sensations and reasons for each symptom are different! Dizziness is usually a symptom resulting from your body going through some sort of imbalance, while vertigo is a condition resulting from an inner ear issue that throws off your equilibrium. Both situations can make daily tasks difficult, so it is important to understand which condition you are suffering from so you can seek the ...

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If you know you have scoliosis, chances are that you probably were told at a young age during a routine screening. Your spine is made up of interlocking vertebrae that help support your body and foster fluid movement. When you have scoliosis, your spine takes on an “S” or “C” shape instead of a straight line. Most cases of scoliosis don’t have a known cause, so managing any symptoms you have is the easiest ...

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It can feel confusing and frustrating if you start to develop symptoms of an STD and don’t know where to start when seeking treatment. In addition to the unpleasant symptoms, having a conversation with your doctor about it can seem overwhelming. But STDs are incredibly common. In fact, one in five Americans will experience one every year. In order to protect your sexual health, getting tested for an STD is very important. When you ...

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