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How Long Is Strep Throat Contagious?

fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); You want to go out and about in Hixson and the surrounding area, but you’ve heard that strep throat is going around. Should you be concerned? If you’ll be coming in close contact with someone who has the condition, the answer is yes. Strep throat is very contagious. Let’s take a look at the condition and what you need to know. Is Strep Throat Contagious? Strep ...

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Are Coughs Contagious?

Have you ever had someone around you start coughing and thought, “You better not cough on me?” We’ve all been there. In today’s world, we’re surrounded by lots of illnesses, germs and bacteria. So it’s natural to wonder whether a cough pointed toward you could make you sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to offer some perspective: Is a Cough Contagious? While the cough itself ...

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Could It Be a Concussion? Head Injury Symptoms After a Fall or Hit

Spending time outdoors, whether it’s at a game at Cleveland T. Grimes Soccer Complex,  playing on the playground, or just enjoying ...

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Sinus Infection or Spring Allergies? Know the Symptoms & When to Seek Urgent Care

Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy warmer weather, whether buying plants and flowers from the local Home Depot ...

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Can You Get Measles If You’ve Been Vaccinated?

Whether you’re trying to enjoy a rare warm winter’s day with your kids on a neighborhood playground like Vandergriff Park ...

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