It’s no coincidence that more people get sick during the winter months. Every year, the flu and other viruses reach their peak between December and February, according to the CDC. But why does this happen? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team. Why Do Viral Infections Become More Common in the Winter? The cold temperature is one of the most common explanations for the increase in viral ...
Croup is an age-old respiratory infection that young children deal with, but it is experiencing a new development this year. Recently, scientists have found that omicron variant cases among young children have led to cases of croup. While this seems scary, these croup cases have remained as easily treatable as normal. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team provides further information about croup and its connection with the omicron variant below, so keep reading! What ...
