The COVID-19 vaccine has recently been deemed safe for everyone ages 5 and up. This is great news—especially for schools. If you are planning to take your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine during flu season, it might be a good idea to get both at the same time. In fact, getting double-dosed has been deemed safe for children by the CDC and numerous medical experts. Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team elaborates on ...
Ringworm is a common fungal infection and doesn’t have anything at all to do with an actual worm. In fact, this type of infection was originally termed “ringworm” because of the way it forms circular rashes (rings) with redness and itchiness. Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team provides some more information on ringworm below, so keep reading! What Causes Ringworm? Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that can be caused by three different types ...
