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Should I Get the Flu Shot Every Year?

Getting sick always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. One day you are feeling fine and the next you are experiencing body aches, chills and a fever and calling out of work or canceling the plans you were really looking forward to. No one wants to get sick, so taking steps toward supporting your immune system can be really helpful at this time of year. One of those steps is getting your annual ...

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Urgent Care Experts Offer Alternatives to Phenylephrine

As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal

Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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Can AFC Diagnose COVID-19, Strep Throat and the Flu?

Cold and flu season is approaching fast, and chances are that someone in your household has already gotten sick. While it may have just been a regular cold, strep throat or COVID-19 could infiltrate your household at any time. These different illnesses can produce similar symptoms, so it can be hard to distinguish between them all on your own. That’s where AFC Urgent Care TN comes into play! We are able to run a ...

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