Mono or mononucleosis is a common illness, but many know little about it. It is caused mainly by an infection of the Epstein-Barr Virus, though other viruses can also cause it. Mono has symptoms similar to other illnesses, but the symptoms can be concerning as they may last for months. It is essential to know mono symptoms and understand when to get tested for this "kissing disease." AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth provides testing for mono ...
STDs are all tested differently, and it’s important to get tested regularly for your own health. Some STDs can develop into serious complications, so it’s important to get them taken care of as quickly as possible. Our providers at AFC Elizabeth can prescribe medications to get certain STDs cleared up. Our facility also has an on-site lab, meaning we don’t need to send out samples to get tested, and results come back ...
Urgent care centers are becoming more prevalent as years go by. They are more affordable and provide more flexibility than the doctor's office or the emergency room. AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth can treat patients from age 1 to 99. Our office is equipped with all the necessary medical equipment, and our board-certified providers can treat your symptoms right away. You may feel hesitation bringing your child to an urgent care center, but continue reading ...
With urgent care centers growing in popularity, more and more communities are noticing their many benefits. AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth is able to treat many illnesses and injuries that some patients would wait hours for in the emergency room. If you have a condition that is not life-threatening, AFC Elizabeth can treat it. In the winter, illnesses are spread more easily, and injuries are more common due to slipping and falling on ice. The following ...
People are likely to experience and catch the flu at least once in their life. For most, symptoms aren’t serious, and recovery time can take about a week. For others, symptoms can be more severe, and it can become life-threatening. Recognize common symptoms of the flu to help get the treatment you need when you need it. AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth provides flu diagnosis and treatment to all patients. Our board-certified providers can help ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of frustration and concern in the public eye in the last year with the spread of the virus. Now, with people slowly returning to normal activity, public health officials are tracking “variants of concern” that are detected and could be more resistant to current vaccines, such as the delta variant. Recently though, the COVID-19 omicron variant is now a trending topic with the first case of infection from ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all of us. Families and communities are starting to return to normal activities after a full year of distancing, vaccinations, mask wearing, and quarantine. However, COVID-19 is still a significant public health concern as we continue to vaccinate and get testing. COVID-19 testing is still an important need whenever a patient needs to travel, return to work, or visit family members. The good news for patients is that ...
