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Do I Need to Treat a Fever?

If you are fighting off an infection, chances are that a fever is one of the symptoms you are experiencing. Your fever might not be noticeable to you, or it could make you feel downright miserable! Fevers are your body’s way of helping you fight off infection, so in most cases, they are a good thing. If you are trying to decide whether to treat a fever, check out our AFC Urgent Care Fountain ...

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Do I Need a Flu Shot This Year?

We recommend that everyone gets a flu shot every year to help protect them from severe illness. We especially recommend it this year as we enter into a season where the flu and COVID-19 are circulating around together—and people are taking fewer illness-prevention precautions. The flu vaccine has been around for over 50 years and has been proven to be very effective in reducing symptom severity and even preventing illness in the first place ...

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Rash After Hiking? Know the Difference Between Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac

Discover the differences between poison ivy, oak, and sumac and how to care for rashes after Fountain City hikes. Life in Knoxville ...

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When Is It Time to Visit Urgent Care During Pollen Season?

Pollen season can cause more than mild allergies. Learn when symptoms may require urgent care and how to recognize warning signs. Spring ...

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Can You Have the Flu Without a Fever?

Unsure if you have the flu because you don’t have a fever? AFC explains the reasoning behind why some flu symptoms ...

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