A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Malden, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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Is it COVID-19 or is it Strep throat? That question can cause a lot of confusion. Having COVID-19 isn’t fun. Some people don’t even know they have covid, but others are very aware they have COVID. Strep throat may not be a pandemic, but it is painful.  You can’t forget that we also have colds, flu and strep throat to worry about this season. Those illnesses also come with sore throats too ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Living with a thyroid disorder can be a challenge, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can lead a healthy life. Thyroid disease awareness is key to understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments.  The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure. An imbalance in thyroid hormones can lead to an underactive or overactive thyroid ...

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RSV is circulating across massachusetts! And if you’re not careful, it can cause serious illness in young children. RSV is highly contagious and children’s hospitals are filling up with patients. If your child is in daycare or school, they might be at risk for contracting the virus and bringing it home to you or someone at home who is immunocompromised!  But you can take steps to prevent exposure and reduce the chances of ...

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Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States every day. The disease affects the production of insulin in your body and may lead to sugar build up in your blood. If not managed it may also damage nerves, blood vessels, the heart and the kidneys.  AFC Urgent Care Malden is here to educate you about the dangers of developing diabetes. Trust us, this is a health condition you want to avoid this American Diabetes ...

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With mask mandates being lifted in most places and events in the recent months, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen when everyone goes inside for social gatherings this 2022 winter season. If you remember last year, many of you got sick with Omicron and the flu. This year, we now have to worry about Monkeypox as well! Lucky for you, AFC Urgent Care Malden now offers the highly effective quadrivalent flu shot ...

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Angry bee season is here, and it’s important to take extra precautions around bees. While bees can be aggressive at any time of year, the peak of their aggression comes during the summer months. In particular, August and September are known for “angry bee season”. While it's a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, angry bee season can present a risk for those who are allergic to bee stings or have severe symptoms ...

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August is often considered the “back to school” everything month. But with school starting earlier than it has ever before, you’re going to have to plan ahead for your child’s most important back to school physical. Why? Because it’s their annual checkup to determine if they’re healthy, up to date on immunizations, and cleared to participate in school sports. AFC Urgent Care Malden understands the August “back to school” rush and ...

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