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Working outside during the summer can put you at risk for heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses. At AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst, we treat heat-related illnesses, dehydration, and workplace injuries for patients throughout Lyndhurst, Kearny, East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Wood-Ridge, Nutley, and surrounding Bergen County communities. If you begin feeling sick while working outdoors, our walk-in clinic provides prompt evaluation and treatment with no appointment required. We are open 7 days a week from 8 ...

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If you're planning an international trip, it's best to schedule your travel vaccinations at least 4 to 6 weeks before you leave. This gives your body enough time to build immunity and ensures you have time to receive any recommended vaccines or preventive medications before departure. Even if your trip is coming up sooner, it's still worth scheduling a travel medicine appointment, as some vaccines and medications can still help protect you ...

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A fall from a bike, scooter, skateboard, or even a simple trip while running can leave you with a painful road rash. While many people think of road rash as a minor scrape, these injuries can remove multiple layers of skin and leave dirt, gravel, and bacteria trapped in the wound. Without proper care, road rash can become infected and take much longer to heal. Whether your injury happened while biking through Lyndhurst neighborhoods, exercising ...

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Most people expect to catch the flu during the colder months, not in the middle of summer. That's why many people are surprised to learn that symptoms can sometimes be caused by Lyme disease rather than a viral illness. In New Jersey, Lyme disease is a common concern during the spring, summer, and early fall months when tick activity is at its highest. Whether you've spent time hiking, walking your dog, gardening, coaching ...

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Una caída en bicicleta, patinete, monopatín o incluso un simple tropiezo mientras corre puede provocar rozaduras dolorosas. Aunque muchas personas las consideran lesiones menores, estas heridas pueden afectar varias capas de la piel y dejar suciedad, gravilla y bacterias atrapadas en la zona lesionada. Sin el cuidado adecuado, una raspadura puede infectarse y tardar mucho más tiempo en sanar. Ya sea que la lesión haya ocurrido mientras recorría los vecindarios de Lyndhurst en bicicleta, hacía ...

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La mayoría de las personas esperan contraer la gripe durante los meses más fríos, no en pleno verano. Por eso, a muchos les sorprende saber que, en ocasiones, los síntomas pueden deberse a la enfermedad de Lyme en lugar de a una infección viral. En Nueva Jersey, la enfermedad de Lyme es una preocupación común durante la primavera, el verano y principios del otoño, cuando la actividad de las garrapatas es mayor. Ya sea que ...

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La deshidratación se vuelve peligrosa cuando el cuerpo pierde más líquidos de los que consume, por lo que la atención médica es esencial para recuperar la salud. Reconocer estas señales de alerta temprana ayuda a los adultos y a los padres con niños en edad escolar a prevenir complicaciones graves. Los residentes de Lyndhurst, Rutherford, North Arlington y Belleville pueden beneficiarse al aprender a reconocer los síntomas de la deshidratación a tiempo para proteger a ...

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Poison ivy and other rashes can cause uncomfortable symptoms that require proper identification for effective treatment. Understanding the visual differences between common skin reactions helps adults and parents of school-aged children find relief more quickly. For those spending time outdoors in New Jersey, especially around Lyndhurst, Rutherford, North Arlington, Belleville, and nearby outdoor areas like Riverside County Park and the Mill Creek Marsh trails, recognizing these allergens can help prevent irritation and protect your skin ...

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La hiedra venenosa y otras erupciones cutáneas pueden causar síntomas molestos que requieren una identificación precisa para un tratamiento eficaz. Comprender las diferencias visuales entre las reacciones cutáneas comunes ayuda a los adultos y a los padres de niños en edad escolar a encontrar alivio más rápidamente. Para quienes pasan tiempo al aire libre en Nueva Jersey, especialmente en los alrededores de Lyndhurst, Rutherford, North Arlington, Belleville y zonas cercanas como el Parque del Condado ...

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Dehydration becomes dangerous when your body loses more fluids than you consume, making medical treatment essential for restoring your health. Understanding these early warning signs helps adults and parents with school aged children prevent severe complications. Residents across Lyndhurst, Rutherford, North Arlington, and Belleville can benefit from learning how to recognize dehydration symptoms early to protect their families. In this blog, we will discuss how to identify severe fluid loss, when to seek medical attention ...

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When you visit urgent care for spring allergies and colds, you get immediate answers about what is causing your sniffles and sneezing. Telling the difference between a viral infection and a seasonal reaction can be tricky for adults and parents of school aged children. Getting a proper diagnosis helps you find the right treatment plan faster. We provide comprehensive evaluations at our clinic in Lyndhurst NJ, serving the greater Bergen County area. In this blog ...

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You can absolutely visit urgent care for a physical when you need medical clearance quickly. Securing an appointment with a primary care provider often takes weeks or months. This delay creates problems for adults starting new jobs and parents needing fast medical forms for their children. AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst provides convenient same day care for residents across the Bergen County NJ area. In this blog, we will discuss what to expect during your exam ...

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Patients often describe the flu as feeling ‘hit by a truck’. The flu is a respiratory illness, but it can cause full body symptoms like a fever, body aches, and chills. Symptoms are typically sudden onset, and last about a week without medical treatment. If you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, antiviral medications properly administered within the first couple of days of symptoms appearing can make a significant difference in your recovery timeline, but only when ...

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Illness symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, and cough are extremely common. Sometimes, these symptoms are caused by mild infections like colds, or even seasonal allergies or environmental irritants. However, it is important to monitor your symptoms for signs that they’re worsening over time, because mild illness symptoms could indicate that you’ve come down with a case of the flu. Keep reading to learn more about common flu symptoms and treatment options ...

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A dry, painful cough can be frustrating and disruptive. Being woken up from coughing all night can be exhausting, especially when it lingers for days or weeks. Unlike a “wet” or productive cough which expels mucus build up from the lungs, a dry cough is often caused by irritation or inflammation in the throat. Understanding the cause of your symptoms and when to seek medical care can help you get symptom relief faster. At AFC ...

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Norovirus is a contagious viral infection which primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to intense and unpleasant symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In most cases, symptoms appear suddenly, and can last up to 3 days. This article will review common symptoms caused by norovirus and treatment options to make a quick recovery. If you’re feeling sick, and experiencing symptoms of norovirus, AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst is here to ...

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Coughing is a completely natural reflex that is used to clear the lungs and airway of debris. Coughing can happen in response to a variety of different conditions from debris like smoke in the air to a lung infection. However, you may notice that if you’re sick with a cough, your cough may last longer than other illness symptoms. This is called a lingering cough, and it is unfortunately very common. Keep reading to ...

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Getting sick is never fun, no matter what the underlying cause is. While some illnesses are mild and go away on their own, others can be severe and long lasting. How severe your symptoms are, how long they last, and the best course of treatment all depend on what the underlying cause is. One factor which often impacts how severe your illness symptoms are and whether your symptoms require medical treatment is whether you have ...

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There is nothing worse than having a child who’s feeling under the weather. Because children cannot always express how they’re feeling, it is important as the parent to understand when your child’s illness symptoms require medical care. Coughs are a common condition, and while they sometimes can simply be caused by environmental irritation or dryness in the throat, a persistent cough is often a sign of an upper respiratory infection. Keep reading ...

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Are you feeling under the weather? Congested, coughing, or suffering from a sore throat? We have all woken up with the realization that we are sick. However, while your symptoms may appear mild at first, certain illnesses like the flu can cause you to become very sick, very quickly. If you’re feeling under the weather, having a basic understanding of symptoms that may require medical care is essential. This article will review common symptoms ...

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