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Signs Your Sunburn Needs Medical Attention

Is your sunburn blistering or painful to the touch? It might be time to check into our urgent care in Hickory. No appointments necessary!  Summer in Hickory means kayaking and canoeing at Rotary-Geitner Park, baseball games at L.P. Frans Stadium, and long walks on the Hickory Trail. But with all that sun comes one of the season’s most common health complaints: the dreaded sunburn.  Most of the time, sunburns are a mild inconvenience ...

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Helping Hickory, NC Families Prepare Kids for Urgent Care Visits

Help your child feel calm and confident during an urgent care visit at AFC Hickory with simple preparation tips and guidance. If your child becomes ill while you’re out shopping at Valley Hills Mall or sprains an ankle at Geitner Park, you may need urgent medical attention sooner than planned. While getting quick medical attention is important, many children feel nervous or uneasy during clinic visits. A little reassurance and preparation can make the ...

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Spring Nasal Congestion in Hickory: Allergies or Infection?

Get spring allergy relief in Hickory, NC and learn how to tell if congestion is caused by seasonal allergies or a sinus ...

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Feeling Feverish? How AFC Hickory Can Help Identify the Cause

Not sure if your sudden fever is from the flu or another virus? Learn the symptoms, differences, and when to visit AFC ...

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Feeling Sick? How to Tell if It’s COVID or Allergies

Learn how to tell the difference between COVID and seasonal allergies. Get tips, symptom guidance, and care at AFC Hickory. If you ...

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