Did you know millions of people every year get the flu? Wouldn’t it be great if you could go through a flu season without getting sick? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent the flu this season and the signs of flu to watch for. Why Do You Need to Get the Flu Shot? The bottom line? The flu vaccine is your best ...
The next few months have so much fun to offer—fall festivals, trick-or-treating and other fall festivities! The last thing you want to do is feel under the weather. Most adults get a cold at least a couple times a year, with symptoms mild enough to be annoying, but not dangerous. But how can you know if your symptoms mean you need medical attention? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City offers some perspective ...
Did you know that one out of every three Americans are not getting the amount of sleep they need every night? Although the hours needed vary by age, most adults should be getting around seven to nine hours of quality sleep every night. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to start getting the sleep you need—and deserve—every night with these tips! How Can I Get a Good Night’s ...
The summer months are winding down, which means the allergy symptoms should be too, right? Wrong! Unfortunately, the fall allergens are just beginning to pop up! But no worries—our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some insight to share about fall allergies and how to prevent them. What Could Be Causing Allergies This Time of Year? If you’ve lived in east Tennessee long, you probably know that allergy season isn’t ...
Did you know that more than 45 million children in the United States play an organized sport? While sports are great for improving a child’s physical health, sports also play such an overall role in a child’s development. Sports can help children to learn to work as a team, as well as increase their own self-confidence. While our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City enjoys the benefits sports can bring, we also ...
The short answer is yes. Every person is at risk of developing diabetes—the disease doesn't discriminate based on age, gender, race or any other factor. How much do you know about this common condition? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some details: What Does Diabetes Do? When you have diabetes, the body has too much blood glucose in it. This can be caused by more than one factor ...
Of course you are going to want to spend your days out in the sun this summer. However, if you don’t take certain precautions, your time in the sun can lead to an increased risk of dehydration and sunburn. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips to share about staying safe in the summer heat. What Is the First Sign of ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Tick sightings are especially common during the summer months, when we spend more time outdoors. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you tips on how you should handle a tick bite and other bug bites should one occur this summer. What Happens After a Tick Bites? Once you realize ...
June is Men's Health Month, so there's no better time to examine your health habits. Have you been meaning to get more physical activity into your normal routine? Now's the time to start! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some some tips on how to begin. Why Is Physical Activity Important? If we were making a list, this would be a long one! Physical activity benefits your entire health ...
Accidents happen every day. As a result, injuries occur. While some injuries call for medical care, others can be treated at home. But how do you know which injury can be treated at home and which one needs medical care? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has the answer! Does My Injury Need Medical Attention? While there are times that an injury can be treated at home with rest and ice, there are ...
