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 Marlborough, 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 Strep throat? To clear the air a little bit, Strep throat isn’t a COVID-19 symptom. COVID-19 can cause a sore throat though. You can’t forget about the other winter illnesses this season either, which are abounding. It’s confusing, we agree.  Winter is upon us and we’re seeing patients come in for sore throats. But, they’re not all COVID-19 related cases. This raises the question as to ...

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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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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are diagnosed with a Thyroid condition. Thyroid disease is a common endocrine disorder, and can cause a wide range of symptoms, from fatigue and weight gain to depression and anxiety. Being educated on Thyroid Disease will help you better understand the cause, symptoms, and treatments available.  You may be at a higher risk of developing a thyroid ...

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AFC Urgent Care Marlborough RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus that can affect your respiratory tract. It poses the greatest risk to infants and children under 5 years old, as their immune systems are still developing. But, it can also affect adults, too, especially seniors or those who are immunocompromised.  Thankfully, there are ways you can help reduce your child's or loved one's risk of contracting RSV. AFC Urgent Care Marlborough has created ...

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It’s American Diabetes Awareness Month and AFC Urgent Care Marlborough encourages you to know your risk factors and 4 reasons why you should monitor your blood sugar levels. The holiday season is around the corner, and we all know we’re going to be stuffing our faces with holiday sweets and treats.   The truth is millions of people are affected by this chronic health condition in the U.S and the numbers are on ...

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COVID, Flu and now Monkeypox, oh my! What a trifecta with the chance of ruining our holiday season again. Last year, many of you skipped out on your flu shots and COVID booster shots. Let’s not make the same mistake this year!  AFC Urgent Care Marlborough is ready to help our friends and families in the Marlborough community get their flu shots. We also offer COVID-19 testing to help give you a peace of ...

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During the late summer and early fall, bees become aggressive and angry. Why? Because during this time, stinging bees and wasps are preparing their queen for the winter, and are dying off before the first frost.  If you are noticing there are a lot of bees around you and your family, you need to take extra precautions in case you or a loved one is allergic to bee stings. If you do get stung by ...

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Planning Your Child’s Back To School Physical For The 2022 School Year Where did the summer go? August is notorious for “back to school” everything. As a parent it’s important to make a checklist when planning for your child’s return back to school. But, don’t forget to put “back to school physical” on their list. Before you know it, August will be over before you even blink. With COVID-19 still around ...

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