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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Fall is a favorite season for many and that’s no surprise. What may be a surprise, however, is the increased rate of illnesses and injuries during fall. Follow this guide to keep your family healthy and safe during the 2022 fall season. Get Vaccinated All family members over 6 months of age should get their 2022 flu shot if you haven’t already. The flu is spreading rapidly this time of year, but you ...

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Fall is the time of year when illness numbers start to rise. From the flu to covid-19 and even the common cold, people spend more time indoors during the fall which leads to higher rates of illness transmission. Keeping the workplace safe is essential to keeping workers in the office and maintaining productivity. If you aren’t sure where to start with workplace illness safety, here are some helpful tips! Vaccinations Vaccinations against the flu ...

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Local urgent care centers in Highlands, 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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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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