" Veteran Physician to Lead Medical Operations for Area’s Premier Walk-in Clinic (Edgewater, Maryland – February 6, 2017) – American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, welcomes Dr. Jerry Ann Hunter to the AFC team as Medical Director. In her new role Dr. Hunter will oversee all clinical and lab services at the AFC’s medical center in Edgewater, Maryland. Prior to joining AFC, Dr. Hunter ...
" Coughing, sore throat and fever, oh my! Your child is definitely sick, but with what? The cold and flu viruses can often be tricky for parents to tell apart because many of the symptoms are the same, but there are several signs that your child has more than just a cold. Here’s what to look for: Fever If your child has the flu, it will often be accompanied by a high fever. A child ...
" If you’ve gotten your flu shot already, great job! You’re much better protected against getting the flu this flu season. And if you still haven’t gotten your yearly flu shot yet, there’s no time to waste! Protecting yourself against the flu is vital to your health, as well as the health of those around you, and as we approach peak flu season you’re more likely than before to catch the ...
" Shoveling snow is like a full body workout. You’re exercising your arms, back, core, and legs. Shoveling requires a lot of bending, twisting, and lifting. Before you begin your workout, you usually stretch to prevent muscle injury, right? The same applies with shoveling. The next time snow hits the ground and you bring out your shovel, keep these few tips in mind to prevent you from hurting yourself this winter season. Get your body ...
" At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. But often, in the hustle and bustle of the new year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, and which makes our goals that much harder to accomplish. This year, why not break from that pattern, and choose resolutions that will have a big impact on your life without taking an enormous effort? Choosing high-impact ...
" Fever, chills and body aches? Could you have the flu? October through March is when most cases of the flu occur, or, when flu season happens every year. With flu season tending to peak anytime from December to January each year, your odds of getting the flu are higher during these months. If you have the flu, there are some things you can do to help yourself get better, but first, you should know the ...
" The holiday season has already started, and so has flu season. That’s why the CDC has designated the week of December 4 – 10, 2016, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. Once November ends and the holiday season starts, people tend to forget about getting their flu shot. In fact, research from past flu seasons has shown that very few people get a flu shot after the end of November. And not only that, but last ...
" AFC Urgent Care Edgewater is proud to participate in Edgewater Fitness’s 7th annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 3rd. This 5k run welcomes all ages and gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Not only is the Reindeer Run a great family bonding experience, you will also have a chance to give back to the community, with all proceeds benefitting Toys for Tots. AFC Urgent Care will be providing a table with giveaways for participants ...
" If you’re expecting a little one within the next nine months, you probably have a lot on your mind. Between the doctor’s visits, prenatal classes, prepping the baby’s room and stocking up on everything you will need, preparing for your baby’s arrival can be exhausting. Among everything else you have to do, it can be easy to forget to get your flu shot! Getting a flu shot is especially important for ...
" Flu season has officially begun, and if you haven’t gotten your vaccine, you’re putting yourself and others at risk of getting very sick. However, we understand you might have some questions about the flu vaccine: What exactly is in it, and how does it work? What is in the flu vaccine? The flu vaccine contains inactivated (dead) virus cells of the most common strains of the flu virus. The vaccine contents change annually ...
" Keep Your Friends and Family Healthy This Holiday Season This Thanksgiving, pass the turkey, not the flu! Illnesses, such as the flu, can be transferred through sneezing, coughing or surface contamination. According to the CDC, germs can live approximately two hours on surfaces such as door knobs or kitchen counters. With a few preventative steps, your friends and family will be able relax and focus on the fun and food, rather than worrying about sore ...
" Every year from August to March, it seems like you can’t go a day without seeing something about the flu. “Get your flu shot today!” … “When will flu season start?” … “Why this year’s strain of the flu shot is better.” … “When is the best time to get your flu shot?”… With all this information circling around your head, how can you know which things to pay attention to? Well, we hope you’ll ...
" Happy Halloween! Did you know Halloween falls near the beginning of flu season? Here’s a Halloween statistic for you: On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications of the flu virus every year. That is a spooky number, so to keep you healthy this season, we’ve rounded up some of the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) tips for staying healthy through flu season. Get the flu shot. The ...
" Influenza, or more commonly known as “the flu” is a very serious disease that if left untreated can lead to hospitalization or even in severe cases: death. The flu virus is able to adapt, making the flu season different every year. The typical “flu season” begins during the month of October and can last as long as May in some instances. During these months, the flu viruses are spreading at higher rates in the U ...
" Flu season is just beginning, which means more and more people will find themselves sick with the flu in the coming months. If you have flu-like symptoms, it’s always a good idea to seek the help of a medical professional. But instead of seeking medical attention, many people try to self-diagnose, which can be a dangerous thing to do. If you take the wrong medicine or simply try to wait it out, you could ...
" How to Properly Wash Your Hands Washing your hands may seem like a menial task, but it can make a huge difference in your overall health. And it’s important to properly wash your hands to reap the full benefits. Unfortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 95 percent of people using public restrooms cut corners when it comes to hygiene — the study found that the average hand-washing time was ...
" October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now is a great time to become informed about how you can help in the fight against breast cancer. One thing people don’t often think about is the dangerous complications that can arise in patients with compromised immune systems, just from being exposed to illnesses that are normally quite easy to recover from. Flu season can be a dangerous time for cancer patients, which is why it ...
" By December, many people feel like it’s too late to get their flu shot. Flu season has started, and if they didn’t get their flu shot in the fall, they’re certainly not going to find time for it during the busy holiday season. But the truth is, as long as people are still getting sick with the flu, people should still be getting the flu shot. If you haven’t gotten your ...
" Flu season in the United States falls between October and March — during the fall and winter months. Cases of the flu typically begin to increase in October and November, and peak between December and March. That’s why it’s so important to be prepping for flu season NOW before it begins, so that you can fight off the flu in full force over the next few months. Here’s what you can be doing ...
" Summer might be fun, and spring is lovely, but the best season has got to be fall. The changing leaves, the brisk winds, and the warm fires bring everyone closer, and the leisure activities can’t be beaten. Over a third of Americans list fall as their favorite season, blowing all of the other seasons out of the water. However, fall requires a change of habits to stay healthy, especially as the days grow shorter ...
