It’s safe to say that while you might not have heard of mononucleosis before, you’ve probably heard of its more common, abbreviated term, “mono,” before. Mono is a common illness, and it’s most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Teens and young adults are most susceptible to getting the virus. Read on to learn more about mono from our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team. What Causes Mono? Mono can be caused by ...
You’ve likely heard of omicron “breakthrough” infections and how they have become more common over the past couple of months. What does this mean, though? Does this mean that COVID-19 vaccines don’t offer effective protection against COVID-19 and its variants? Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team answer these questions and more below, so keep reading! What Are Breakthrough Infections? According to the CDC, a breakthrough infection is when a person tests positive for ...
