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How Do You Soothe Bug Bites?

Don’t let the summer bugs bite! We all enjoy being able to spend more time outdoors during the summer season. That is until the bugs—especially mosquitoes, chiggers and ticks—start to bite. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent bug bites this summer. How Do You Stop Insect Bites? The last thing you want is to be dealing with itchy skin all ...

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When Should You See a Doctor for a Fever?

When the temperatures rise outside, as they have certainly already done this season in Tennessee, our body temperatures rise, too. But it can always be hard to distinguish between normal body temperature fluctuations and an actual fever. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team wants to share some insight. When Should I Be Worried About My Fever? There are two different types of fever—low-grade and high-grade fever. If a fever rises above ...

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Learn the Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care in Hixson, TN

Summer in Hixson brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy everything the Chattanooga area has to offer. Whether you’re shopping and dining ...

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What Should Families Know About Fireworks Safety?

Summer in Hixson is filled with lake weekends, neighborhood cookouts, and Fourth of July celebrations that bring families together across the Chattanooga ...

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Spring Tick Season: Should You Visit Urgent Care After a Tick Bite?

Spring and summer in Hixson mean spending more time outdoors enjoying the scenic beauty that makes Southeast Tennessee such a special place ...

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