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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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UV Safety Awareness month is a great time to remind ourselves of the rules for preventing skin cancer, sunburns, heat stroke and sunstroke. But at the same time, it's also a time when many of us are taking our first trips to the beach, going camping or hiking for the first time in months, and otherwise starting to spend more time outside. The truth is that it's always a good idea to brush ...

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Age is a defining characteristic that affects how we live our lives. As we age, our bodies and minds change, which can cause both physical and mental health issues. Some of these issues are unique to men, such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer, while others are shared by both men and women, such as heart disease and diabetes. It's important to recognize these issues in men because men are notorious for skipping their ...

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The one thing most people hate about the spring and summer time are bugs! As the weather gets warmer, people are out and about. But, so are bugs and LOTS of them! One bug we hate the most, especially in the Northeast, are deer ticks. They love the woodlands and grassy plains and people often get bitten by one when they’re not careful. AFC Urgent Care Marlborough understands the need to be outside and ...

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STD awareness doesn’t have to begin and end in April. Staying informed about the risks, testing options and protection offers educators, parents, and young adults themselves a chance to take the necessary precautions to avoid STDs, and to treat them.  With a variety of STDs (sexually transmitted disease) and STIs (sexually transmitted infection) circulating throughout the United States, walk-in clinics like AFC Marlborough offer confidential STD testing to help those who want to know ...

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COVID-19 is still on many people’s minds. After all, it did ruin Thanksgiving, and the other winter holidays. Just when the weather is about to get warmer, and the trees and flowers start to bloom, boom you started sneezing.  Achew! Did I catch COVID-19 or is it spring allergies? AFC Urgent Care Marlborough is here to help you find out the differences between the two and how to get allergy relief! COVID-19 Is Still ...

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With a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, thanks to the Omicron variant, some of you are probably worried about what your sore throat means. Is it COVID-19 or Strep throat? You can’t forget about the other winter illnesses this season, which are abounding. It’s confusing, we agree.  We’re now entering the second half of winter and we’re seeing patients come in for sore throats. But, they’re not all COVID-19 related cases ...

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  As we’ve seen, the Omicron variant has made its way around Massachusetts and there has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases over the past two months. We just had a month filled with holiday gatherings and you’re probably wondering if you’ve been exposed. Chances are you might have been, so it’s time to get tested. COVID-19 tests ARE confusing! The question you all might have is “Should I get a Rapid ...

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Are you hosting a family gathering this holiday season? What about traveling to see relatives? The holidays are here, HELLO!! Now is the time to plan ahead and take precautions so you can avoid getting COVID-19 or spreading it to loved ones. You also can’t forget about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year too. Thankfully, we have Rapid testing options for COVID-19 and multiple vaccines options. Whether you host an event or go away ...

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  It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month and AFC Urgent Care Marlborough encourages you to know your risk factors and control what’s controllable for your health. Millions of people are affected by this chronic health condition in the U.S and the numbers are on the rise each year. There are also millions who live their lives undiagnosed or who are not aware of the symptoms and signs that could be leading them to one ...

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AFC Urgent Care Marlborough is aware of the possible “twindemic” and is ready to help our friends and families in the Marlborough community get their flu shots. We also offer the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for those of you who have not gotten vaccinated yet. And just so you know, The CDC states that you can get both your booster shot (or your 1st time shot) and a flu vaccine at the same time ...

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Bees, they’re everywhere! And, no, It’s not your imagination. Bees and wasps can get a little cranky and aggressive during the late summer and early fall. Why? Because during this time, stinging bees and wasps become even angrier because they are preparing their queen for the winter, and are more protective near the hive. If you are noticing there are a lot of bees around, you need to take extra precaution in case ...

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