Who else has noticed that the bee’s around here are getting more aggressive? It’s not your imagination, and it's pretty common this time of year. What you should know is that we’re entering angry bee season. Usually, during the late summer and early fall, bees get close to the end of their season and are preparing to die off. As they fight for survival and resources, they get angry, and are ...
Is your little trooper excited to go back to school in-person? They might have skipped going to the doctor’s office last year when going to school virtually. But this year, going back to school means going back to the doctor. Why? Because it’s a whole new school year with potential health risks. We can’t forget about updating yearly vaccinations or preparing for illnesses like the flu this winter. Since kids will be ...
Is your little trooper excited to go back to school in-person? They might have skipped going to the doctor’s office last year when going to school virtually. But this year, going back to school means going back to the doctor. Now is the time for your child's back to school physical. Why? Because it’s a whole new school year with potential health risks. We can’t forget about updating yearly vaccinations or ...
Summer break is here! The kids are home, and it’s time to take a long awaited break from COVID-19. Traveling is well-established as being both spiritually and emotionally healthy. However, between flying in a congested airplane and encountering a near-infinite number of foreign bacteria, traveling can be unhealthy if you’re not fully prepared. In order to ensure that your body is safe enough to combat the health risks associated with international and domestic ...
Are you ready to travel this summer? After the last year and a half we’ve had, we don’t blame you! Don’t forget your travel meds and vaccines. And, no we’re not just talking about COVID-19 vaccines, but the other important immunizations you will need to be getting when traveling as well. There are other viruses and diseases out there that are just as deadly as COVID-19 in many foreign countries. For ...
Here in New England, July is notoriously one of the hottest months of the year. We’re outside, home from school and out of work early. As everyone is getting ready for their annual celebrations and traditions, it is important to get ready this summer 2021 with these 4th of July health and safety tips. 4th of July Health And Safety Tip # 1 : UV Protection is essential! We love the sun rays, the beach and ...
Though earaches occur with the common cold and the flu, sometimes a middle ear infection (otitis media) can occur as a secondary symptom. Persistent ear pain is a sign of ear infection, which requires immediate medical care. Left untreated, Ear infections can lead to long-term damage from permanent hearing loss to a ruptured eardrum. Some symptoms of ear infection include: Loss of appetite Poor Sleep Dizziness Difficulty hearing Fever Irritability Drainage from the ear If ...
Are you suffering from the holiday blues? Many do. It could be a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12, an essential water-soluble vitamin that the body uses to maintain healthy nerve cells, produces RNA, DNA and red blood cells and help iron to function properly. B12 also works to produce the amino acids, which helps control mood and supports immune function. In some cases it has been linked to relieving depression. B12 injections have many benefits ...
November is Diabetes Awareness month and at AFC Urgent Care Danbury we want you to be aware of the danger signs of diabetes. As of 2014 National Diabetes Association statistics, in the U.S alone, over 25 million people suffer from diabetes, and it is estimated that of those 25 million, about half of them are simply not aware that they have it. Untreated diabetes often has devastating and long range effects. When diagnosed and ...
In a recent interview with the Danbury Daily Voice, Dr. Brown had this to say about where our attention should be as the Ebola outbreak continues to frighten and grab our attention: “Ebola is a terrifying disease, but it is statistically insignificant,” Dr. Tom Brown said about the threat of Ebola in the United States. But “we can see anywhere from 30,000 to 90,000 people per year dying from the flu” in the ...
With the population of the United States continuing to grow, primary physicians are finding it more difficult than ever before to properly schedule and spend the necessary time with each patient. This has created an issue with the primary care system as a whole. provides a solution to this problem by providing the same quality medical care with no appointment needed. Our urgent care center is staffed with professional physician’s trained and certified to ...
Whither you’re a working professional, a parent, or a college student, it is important to visit for all your urgent care needs. Unfortunately, with time being so limited it’s hard to fit in the time for medical care. It is important if you have a minor condition to visit our walk-in center as soon as possible to ensure a proper diagnosis and treatment. To help mend the situation of a limited schedule, Danbury ...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Urgent Care in Danbury is committed to supporting and encouraging early detection screenings for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the number one most common cancer in women, across every demographic, followed by lung cancer . About 1 in 8 women born today will get breast cancer at some point. It is also the second most deadly cancer for women. There is good news, however: Detection tools and protocols ...
Learn how to tell whether you have a bad cold, or flu. Sneezing, headache, fever, chills, aches and chest discomfort will are flu symptoms. Cold symptoms usually include sneezing, sore throat, minor aches and pains, a cough, congestion and a runny nose. Often these can overlap. The table below will help you distinguish whether you have a cold or the flu. Need to be tested for flu? Treated? We can do that at any of ...
Many of our patients are coming in with tremendous amounts of poison ivy rashes. They are working in their gardens and doing various things around their home and coming in with spreading poison ivy. Poison ivy comes because people are exposed to the leaves and stems of the poison ivy plant, poison sumac plant, or poison oak. Wear heavy rubber gloves when doing any kind of work outside. Be aware that dogs and cats can ...
During this incredibly prolonged hot period, what can you do to recognize heat related disorders in yourself and your loved ones and prevent it? All heat related disorders are 100% preventable. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and carbonated beverages. During a heat wave always make sure you drinks a lot of water and electrolyte drinks. If you feel light headed, lose consciousness, or just don’t feel well. Visit your primary care doctor or visit us here ...
This time of year deer ticks are a common occurrence, here in New England deer ticks are especially a threat. Most tick bites don’t expose people to Lyme Disease, but deer ticks do. In fact, most deer ticks don’t even carry Lyme Disease but in this part of the country a very significant percentage of deer ticks do. How do you know if the tick you’ve been bitten by puts you at ...
This time of year, lots of people are dealing with allergies. It’s a high pollen season and allergies that typically end around this time may extend well into July this year. If you have any symptoms such as running nose, itchy or watery eyes you may be suffering from allergies. A lot of over the counter medications, such as Claritin and Benadryl, are very effective with fairly minimal side effects. If those don’t ...
This time of year at we see more mosquito borne illnesses that are particularly concerning. West Nile virus can cause a serious condition known as West Nile Encephalitis, which is an infection and inflammation of the brain. West Nile virus was originally detected in the West Nile region of Uganda around 1937, since that time it has spread to many parts of the world, including the United States. In 1999 the first case was detected ...
There are several ways to contract pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs. It is most recognized as a cough that produces phlegm. AFC Urgent Care Danbury offers diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia for any family member over age one. Knowing how pneumonia spread and preventing it can help keep you and your loved ones safe this winter season. Symptoms & Causes The symptoms of pneumonia can range depending on the ...
