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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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Summer is a season to enjoy outdoor activities and sunshine, but it also brings the risk of heat-related illnesses such as sunstroke and heat exhaustion. Overheating can cause serious medical conditions, and in extreme cases it can even be fatal. During UV Safety Awareness Month in July, we should be reminded about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) rays, excessive heat exposure and how to prevent heat-related illnesses. AFC Urgent Care Malden has you covered with ...

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Men’s health issues are an important topic to discuss and highlight during Men’s Health month. Men face many health issues as they age, some of which are not as well-known or talked about compared to women’s issues. A few of the top health issues men often face include heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes. So many of these issues could be avoided, or at the very least managed, by early detection and ...

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Summer is approaching and you know what that means? Bugs…and lots of them! Nothing makes our skin crawl more than the thought of bugs flying around or even “latching” onto us. One bug we have in mind are deer ticks because those little buggers are hard to see and not only do they latch onto you, but they can pass on Lyme disease before you even know it.  Lyme disease is no joke and ...

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News flash! If you are sexually active, your risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD or STI) increases. STD rates continue to be a threat in the U.S and even during the pandemic we saw a decline and then a resurgence of cases in gonorrhea, syphilis and other STDs. The fastest growing age group? Seniors.  “It would seem retirement homes might not be such dull places after all.According to the ...

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My nose is stuffy, I keep sneezing and I’m starting to wheeze. Did I catch COVID-19?  Many people are suffering from PTSD from COVID-19. It did ruin many peoples holidays, 2 years in a row! The Omicron variant is highly contagious and continues to be a threat. Although we’re seeing a sharp decline in cases, springtime is approaching and many of us are going to start sneezing and wheezing again.  If you’re ...

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“If I have a sore throat, it probably means I have COVID, right?”. Cases have been rising over the past two months and we are seeing people coming into our center with sore throats. But, are all sore throats cases of COVID-19?  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. Figuring out where your sore throat is ...

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  Raise your hand if you don’t want to wait days for a PCR test result.  If you're like most people, we just want to know our results and get on with our lives. This is why rapid testing is much more appealing than standard PCR tests. But, does the type of rapid COVID-19 test matter? Which one is the right one to get and when is the right time to get it is ...

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Are you planning on celebrating Christmas with family and friends? Make sure you consider everyone's health and safety because COVID-19 is still around, and is most likely here to stay, in one shape or form. Although ( good news!!)  we now have vaccines for COVID-19 and faster testing options like the Rapid test, there are still people who are not vaccinated who are at risk of exposure to the new Delta variant and other emerging ...

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  It’s National Diabetes Awareness month and 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.  Diabetes affects more than 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 ...

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“Do I have to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccinated?”. Yes, because both viruses can knock you off your feet, and It has been proven that you can contract both at the same time. As we’re approaching the 2021/2022 flu season, some of you may be eligible for your COVID-19 booster shot.. Others may be getting their COVID-19 vaccine for the first time. The good news is that the CDC states that ...

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It’s that time of year. August is notorious for back to school shopping and supplies. But, don’t forget your child’s back to school physical and immunizations!   If your child missed their annual physical last year, then this one is going to be the most important physical yet. Why? Because physicals are a great way to determine if they’re healthy, up to date on immunizations, and cleared to participate in school sports ...

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