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With life returning to normal in most areas, children are back to school, afterschool activities, and hanging out with friends. This all means they’re likely to get sick this cold and flu season. As a parent, the best thing you can do is be prepared to manage their symptoms including a cough. Coughs can be a result of the common cold, flu, and covid-19. If your child is suffering, start managing their symptoms at ...

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Local urgent care centers in Speer, 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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Recent years have shown we never really know what’s coming next in terms of illnesses around the globe. One thing we can predict is flu season returning each year. Flu season runs from October to the end of March, but it’s impossible to know when it will peak each season. Flu season 2022 poses an even bigger risk of hardship for families, so preparing the best you can is imperative! What to Expect ...

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Covid-19 is still a very real concern that’s stretched the medical staff thin in many areas. That’s part of the reason why flu shots are more important now than ever. Getting your flu shot in 2022 can be a quick, easy experience if you go to an urgent care center! If you’ve never visited an urgent care center for a flu vaccine before, these benefits are sure to make 2022 the year ...

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Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians - about 52,000 more by the year 2025 - online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

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National Guidelines suggest testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) around age 25. They further propose that you test earlier if you are sexually active or at a higher risk of being exposed to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). CDC yet again recommends a retest for additional STIs if a patient has tested positive for a different STI. Read the guide below to know the best times for STD testing Understanding STDs and Incubation Periods The incubation ...

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Summertime injuries can happen at a moment’s notice since recreation, physical activity, and more outdoor events are more available. They can also be caused by increased temperature associated with the summer. However, being aware of them can help you better prepare yourself for getting injured by making use of preventive and cautionary measures. Learn about common summertime injuries from these guides and how to prevent these injuries with some health tips and skills. Injuries ...

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COVID-19 is still a major issue when it comes to summer travel and may impact your plans if you test negative. You would need to make sure you take normal precautions before your flight, follow your destinations’ covid policies, and stay safe this summer with vaccines and testing. Below are some things to note before traveling this summer. Book your Flight on Time You might be used to waiting until the last minute before you ...

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A major concern of parents during the ongoing pandemic is if their children are safe to participate in organized sporting activities in their schools. Knowing the rules and guidelines to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic will help in preventing the spread of the disease in schools and other public places. You might also want to know the percentage of people infected by the virus in your state before sending your children back to school. In ...

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It can be rather overwhelming to prepare for a health trip. Most times, patients forget to go along with sunscreens or forget their medical documents at home. If you are vaccinated and ready to travel, you need to prepare for any health care needs you might have. To ensure that you don’t forget important items, start with this basic packing list and make sure you have everything ready for a safe trip! Must-Bring Items ...

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Good health is something everybody wishes to have. When your health is top-notch, you tend to live a longer, happier, and more fulfilled life. In addition to this, overall good health can greatly reduce the risk of getting certain medical conditions. Conditions include stroke, physical injuries, certain types of cancers, heart diseases, and mental diseases. The choices you make in your life can really determine how your health will turn out. Some Basic Ways to ...

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Spring comes with blooming flowers, a beautiful environment, and seasonal allergies that become widespread as the weather heats up. If you are one of the few that experience seasonal allergies, you already know that it is the season of constant sneezing, running nose, nasal congestion, and other burdensome symptoms. Allergy doesn’t just occur; it is triggered by some of the culprits being pollen grain, ragweed, and grasses. These seasonal inconveniences leave many miserable if ...

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Urgent Care centers are popping up more and more around the US, and for good reason! There are usually lower wait times and excellent same-day treatment or testing. However, not every health issue should be addressed at an urgent care center. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common issues treated at urgent care and how to know if it’s the right place for your needs. What is an Urgent ...

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An x-ray is a handy tool in diagnosing injuries and illnesses in patients. It allows medical professionals to get a closer look at the site of the problem so that they can treat it correctly and quickly.  If you’ve never gotten an x-ray before, you might not know where to get it or what the process is. We have all the information you need right here, so keep reading to learn more! What is ...

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What Happens During A Sports Physical? Every year it is recommended for patients to get an annual physical. Physicals are medical checkups that ensure the patient is healthy and can help diagnose any developing conditions or risks. Similar to this, before participating in sports, athletes must complete a sports physical. While they are both medical examinations, they are not the same, and both should be performed when the time presents itself. Pre-Sports Physical Pre-sports physicals ...

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Everyone needs healthcare, and at some point or another, the plan you have in place and preparations you’ve made will come into play. Currently, healthcare costs continue to rise. Even those who receive healthcare as part of their employment are struggling with the costs of healthcare plans. Fewer choices are becoming available to employees who want to enroll in a company plan. While this is frustrating, it’s unavoidable as healthcare is necessary to ...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent worldwide plea for medical supplies for the citizens of Ukraine, saying thousands of lives are currently at risk in the conflict with Russia. Many medical facilities and hospitals have run out of many basic supplies to treat patients and the wounded. AFC Urgent Care Denver is partnering with Project C.U.R.E. to send much-needed medical supplies to Ukraine. The two Denver-based organizations are currently ...

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Employee burnout is at an all-time high. A study by Indeed shows that more than half of employees surveyed expressed feeling burned out and two-thirds say it’s gotten worse. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to business leaders, who may be feeling a bit of burnout themselves. We’ve all been running at a fast pace over the past two years with no letup. Teams have been challenged to find new ways to ...

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“Wednesday 1/26/22 was Barry's’ 4-year anniversary with AFC Urgent Care Denver! Barry has always been consistent with whatever he does here at AFC, he willingly travels to other sites to cover for X-ray, he is very diligent in the x-ray department keeping meticulous logs and the room is always in order. He is a pleasure to have in the clinic. “ Thank you for all your hard work Barry and appreciate everything that ...

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