Recent Blog Posts

What Causes Viral Activity to Get Worse in the Winter?

It’s no coincidence that people become sick more frequently in the winter. According to the CDC, the flu and other viruses are at their peak between December and February every year. But why is this the case? Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team has some helpful answers for you, so read on! What Causes Viral Infections to Increase in the Winter? One of the most prevalent causes for the rise in viral diseases is ...

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What Do I Need to Know About Croup?

When or if your kids get croup, it can be scary. While croup itself isn’t a very harmful infection, it sounds harmful, due to the eerie, barking cough that kids experience when they get this infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more info on croup below, so keep reading! What Is Croup? Croup is a respiratory infection that is most often caused by the parainfluenza virus. It causes upper respiratory inflammation and ...

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Recent Blogs

Are Muscle Strains Possible While Doing Yard Work?

As warmer weather settles into Gastonia, it’s the perfect time to get outside: refresh your yard, plant flowers, and take on ...

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Playground Cuts or Something More?

From neighborhood playgrounds to backyard adventures, kids rarely stay still for long. And with all that energy comes the occasional tumble, scrape ...

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Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

As soon as the weather warms up, many people trade winter coats for tissues. Blooming trees and longer days are a welcome ...

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