When you have that miserable, stuffy, sneezy, stopped-up feeling from allergies, all you really feel like doing is climbing into bed or relaxing on the couch and taking whatever your doctor has prescribed. Probably the last thing on your mind is exercising! How can you run when you can’t breathe? How do you stretch when you’re sneezing all the time? The experts at American Family Care say a mix of the traditional and ...
March is National Nutrition Month! The focus of this campaign is to bring attention to the importance of making healthy choices and developing wide-ranging and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is, “Go Further with Food.” As mentioned by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “whether it’s starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing your ...
March means we’re in the season of birds chirping, flowers blossoming, and spring sports beginning! Whether you’re cheering on your student-athlete from the bleachers, or if you’re participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. As a parent or an athlete, it’s important to be aware of injuries that can take you off the field and out of the game. Some injuries we’ve seen at our urgent care center ...
Have you ever had that scratchy, itchy feeling at the back of your throat? The one that starts in the back of your throat then suddenly turns into a painful burning sensation. Some people mention that it feels like trying to swallow broken glass. Now that’s a pretty vivid description of the common sore throat but if you have ever had one that bad then you’re most likely to not forget it. Usually ...
With this year’s overwhelming flu activity reaching every corner of the nation, it’s important to remain educated on the potential hot spots and preventative measures to avoid flu-related germs. Doctor’s offices, school classrooms, the gym, and even your workplace are among the top culprits for contracting seasonal influenza. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American adult spends more hours during the week at their place of work ...
Doctors recommend adults receive seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, according to HuffPost, more than a third of Americans regularly do not sleep enough. That means that roughly 83.6 million adults in the U.S. alone are sleep deprived. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 34.8 percent of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Worse yet, 11.8 percent ...
Influenza’s original Italian name, influenza di freddo, means “influence of the cold.” This year’s flu season is spreading quickly getting people’s attention. The 2017–2018 flu season epidemic is expected to kill more than 50,000 people 1 year or older, many of whom appeared healthy “just a few days” before they died. Being armed with knowledge and facts about the flu could mean the difference between life and death — and that ...
It’s the New Year and you’re not feeling so well. You have a cough, runny nose, body aches and a high fever. It sounds like you may have the flu! At the beginning of the current flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months should receive the injectable flu vaccine. In previous blog posts, AFC Urgent Care addressed basic flu prevention guidelines ...
We are in the season of apple picking, pumpkin spiced lattes and fall sport practices beginning! Whether you are cheering for your kid’s sport team or participating in an adult sports league, injuries can occur. It is important to be preventative and aware of these injuries when out on the field. At AFC Urgent Care, our board certified providers and experienced medical staff can diagnose sport injuries for both children and adults. Below are ...
Getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to avoid getting the dreaded flu, but sometimes, exposing yourself to sick people can leave you feeling downright miserable. A runny nose and a consistent cough will lead you seeking medical care. Here are some common flu-like symptoms to look out for include: Fever: Fevers are common with colds, but when you have the flu, your temperature may rise to between 100ﹾF and 102ﹾF ...
Summer is a busy time for urgent care centers. Learn how you can avoid some of the most common summer injuries while you have your fun in the sun. Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year! With vacations, backyard barbecues, fireworks shows and more to look forward to, there’s lots of fun to be had during the warm summer months. But while you’re having a blast with your family ...
Whether relaxing by the beach or rushing through the city, staying hydrated is key to staying energized. Often times we get caught up in our everyday lives that we forget to keep track of how much water we’re drinking. According to Mayo Clinic, on average a full grown adult should drink 12-15 cups of fluids a day. The effects of not drinking enough fluids a day can be detrimental especially in children. There are ...
With Father’s Day right around the corner, AFC Urgent Care Fairfield is encouraging fathers to “Man Up” and take charge of their health by making lifestyle changes and visiting our urgent care center for preventative services. Regular Wellness Exam As you age, regular wellness physicals are critical to determine underlying medical conditions that can be treated with early detection. At AFC Urgent Care Fairfield, we provide physicals such as DOT, pre-employment, and sports to ...
Spring cleaning is typically meant to help us remove the dust and dirt we’ve accumulated over the course of a cold winter inside. For seasonal allergy sufferers, spring cleaning can be like medicine. How, you might ask? By getting rid of the allergens that causes seasonal allergy suffering. If your seasonal allergies are kicking up, try these cleaning tips from AFC Urgent Care to get some relief. Use High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters High-Efficiency Particulate ...
With allergy season upon us, it can be tempting to schedule a visit with your primary care physician to find some relief. Unfortunately, trying to set up a doctor’s visit can result in a logistical nightmare as you struggle to schedule a timely appointment that fits in your busy schedule. It can take days or sometimes weeks to book an appointment with your primary care physician; for many allergy sufferers, that’s far too ...
Don’t Let Seasonal Allergies Keep You From Enjoying Spring For some people, this beautiful spring season is nothing but misery, due to the constant sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and countless other exhausting symptoms. For bird and nature enthusiasts however, the season brings a bounty of enjoyment – nesting birds, the return of migratory birds and a year-round favorite whose feathers change to a bold, beautiful yellow that will stop you in your tracks. A look ...
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 ...
At the start of every New Year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. Often during the hustle and bustle of the New Year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, 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 goals that ...
Getting sick during the holidays is no fun! All you want to do is enjoy your break from work, spend time with friends and family, and participate in the holiday traditions you love. Instead you’re weak, tired and confined to your bed or couch. Possibly the worst thing about getting sick over a holiday, is not knowing where you can get help if you need it. If you have a primary care provider, their ...
Contact: Cheryl Lechok T: 203-961-9280 M: 203-613-1506 clechok@optonline.net AFC Urgent Care Fairfield Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Commitment to excellent service, patient satisfaction and community generates goodwill and growth Fairfield, CT, November 10, 2016 –- AFC Urgent Care, the leading provider of urgent care in the U.S., is celebrating the first anniversary of its Fairfield center this fall. Since AFC Fairfield opened for business in October 2015, the state-of-the-art clinic has served over 9,000 ...
