Sinusitis, or "sinus pain," is one of the most common seasonal illnesses for patients in the Denver area. At our AFC Urgent Care locations, we've noticed an uptick in sinus pain cases across all of our locations. While we're more than happy to provide sinus pain treatment for all patients, the AFC Urgent Care Denver teams wants to give you the best tips and self-care treatment options to manage sinus pain. Additionally, understanding ...
Across the Denver area, our local urgent care teams have noticed a spike in pharyngitis cases at our locations. Because of this spike we wanted to discuss what the condition is, how you can manage symptoms, and where you can find nearby urgent care centers or walk-in clinics! Pharyngitis (lair-in-gi-tis) is the medical term for an inflamed or sore throat, which is caused by a viral infection or some other irritation. According to Harvard Medical ...
The holidays are here which means plenty of time spent enjoying family festivities, but it also means the peak virus season. Viruses spread the quickest during the fall and early winter, which is why this is commonly referred to as cold and flu season. It’s important to stay informed and know what viruses are out there this time of year. These are a few of the most common viral diseases you could be at ...
Patients need STD testing in order to maintain their sexual health and avoid any other potentially chronic conditions. Sexually transmitted diseases impact millions of patients every year and are especially common in the greater Denver area. Did you know that STDs in Denver have dramatically risen in the last year? STDs in the Denver metro area hit an all-time high in multiple STDs in 2019. These included some of the most common viral infections contracted ...
Experts begin telling people to get their flu shot as early as August, with the biggest push being in October. You’ve likely seen the signs and commercials for months encouraging you to get your flu shot, but what if you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? It’s okay, you can still get one! It’s ideal to receive the flu shot earlier for better protection, but that doesn’t mean you ...
Urgent care centers have grown in popularity in recent years and there’s a good reason for that! An urgent care is designed to address all of the common complaints that people have about emergency rooms. Nearly any non life threatening condition can be treated at an urgent care. You can walk in at any time and be seen quickly, typically within an hour or less. You’ll be able to receive the same expert ...
Cold and flu season is upon us and for nearly 20% of the American population, that means an onset of some very unpleasant symptoms. The cold and the flu both present very similar symptoms so it can be hard to tell them apart. Despite having common symptoms, the cold and flu should be treated very differently. If you start developing cold or flu symptoms, take a look at these key differences to determine what treatment ...
Community health is one of the cornerstones of ensuring that patients remain healthy throughout the year. However, finding access to nearby high-quality community health centers, walk-in clinics, and urgent care centers can be a challenge for patients. Patients may simply not know what types of services they can procure from a community-focused health center, if they take insurance, or where they are located in relation to their residence/neighborhood. Once these factors are determined it ...
This year, the flu virus is spreading at a faster than normal rate and flu season is expected to happen earlier than in previous years. Because the flu virus can spread, it is important to understand the best prevention methods and treatment options for cold and flu symptoms. The best way to actively prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot at a walk-in clinic. A flu shot uses a weakened strain of the ...
Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when a high number of people are in need of medical care. Flu shots, sport injury treatment, and other types of seasonal care are viewed by medical community during the fall than any other time of the year. If you’re trying to decide where to receive the treatment that you need, these are all reasons that you should consider a walk-in ...
Nobody likes to think about STDs. Whether it's transmitting them, having them, or getting tested for them, it seems to be a subject that many people try their hardest to avoid. The reality is that STDs are out there whether you talk about them or not, and it's important to get tested for them. STD testing centers make these examinations quick and easy and even offer anonymous STD testing. It might be uncomfortable ...
Cold and flu symptoms are differentiating conditions that require different diagnosis and prevention, per the last AFC Urgent Care Denver blog on the subject. Without the right treatment and prevention options, your symptoms can worsen and keep you from enjoying all the festivities of the fall season. As we mentioned before, the common cold and the flu are two different viruses that require slightly different treatment options. If you're interested in getting cold and ...
This season, cold and flu symptoms are likely to impact millions of children and adults alike. Without the proper medical intervention, a patient's cold and flu symptoms can leave them bedridden or even hospitalized. However, families and individuals patients alike need to understand the differences between the influenza virus and the common cold. Each of these diseases have similar symptoms, but they don't require the same treatment or prevention. If you believe you ...
Each year, families prepare for the fall season by making sure they get flu shots, visiting their nearest medical providing, and making sure everyone is ready for a festive fall season! That is why it is always important to watch for the most common fall seasonal illnesses. Awareness, prevention, and of course follow up medical visits are key to help ensure you don't get sick this fall. However, there are a few types of ...
Flu season is just around the corner which means that patients will want to get an updated flu shot as soon as possible. In recent years the flu virus has been extremely contagious and virulent, increasing in severity since 2016. In any given year, the flu virus (influenza) adapts and changes in order to infect as many possible hosts. A virus can be hard to predict in terms of how impactful it is on the ...
Getting your flu shot in September before flu season begins to peak may be the best healthcare decision you make this year. A little proactive planning on your end can help fight off the flu for the majority of flu season! An early flu shot is one of the most effective ways each to prevent the flu from infecting you and your family during peak flu season. Unfortunately, many patients may skip out on getting ...
Flu season is coming up in the near future, which means that patients will need an updated flu shot as soon as they require care. The influenza virus can impact at least 40 million people in a given year, especially like last flu season where thousands of flu cases lead to hospitalizations. The main consequences of the flu are well-known but other supplemental issues can greatly impact your quality of life. Flu-borne illnesses can lead ...
Each year, millions of children head back to school during the fall in order to participate in a wide variety of sports, extracurricular activities, and other physical programs. In order to participate, your child will need an updated sport physical. This fall, if your child is likely to play in common fall sports like football, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, or any other type of program they will need to first get their physical. The physical can ...
A sports and camp physical are essential for ensuring that your child is adequately protected and safe during the school sports season. Without a proper physical, your child will be unable to enroll in recreational programs and are more likely to experience recreation-based injuries. Parents may delay getting their child's physicals for a couple of reasons. These include long waits and delays at their doctor's office, busy schedules, and sometimes budgeting for certain ...
Although getting sick with the flu may not feel like a big deal right now, your opinion might change once you actually come down with the illness. Not only are the symptoms very uncomfortable, but they can take you out of your normal routine for days or even a full week. This can affect your productivity at work or school, and you can also lose money on treatment. Because the flu can last for several ...
