Why Do Viruses Spread More During the Winter?

February 15, 2022

While grandma’s warning that you might catch a virus if you stay out in the cold isn’t totally correct, the concept is right on. Virus activity increases every winter, and the CDC states that viruses, such as the flu, reach their peak between December and February. So, what causes this increase in viral activity, and are there ways you can avoid getting sick? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team provides some helpful ...

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Is There a Connection Between Omicron and Croup?

February 3, 2022

Yes, there appears to be. Recent studies have shown that the omicron variant has caused young children to develop symptoms of croup, such as a cough that sounds like a seal or dog bark. To learn more about croup and its connection to the omicron variant, read on as our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team explains below! What Is Croup? Croup is a respiratory infection that affects children between the ages of 3 months ...

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