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How to Prevent Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is extremely common in Winter and Spring months. It is extremely contagious and is typically transmitted through close contact with an infected person. Bacterial gastroenteritis can also be transmitted through undercooked or unwashed foods. Additionally, foods that are cooked but stored improperly can harbor bacteria. If you think you may have gastroenteritis, call or visit AFC Urgent Care Methuen. Our physicians can help provide treatment options for both viral or bacterial gastroenteritis. Symptoms of ...

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What is Lyme Disease?

It has become increasingly evident that Lyme disease is a growing healthcare problem in the United States. With more than 400,000 people being diagnosed and treated for the condition annually, there is the need to address the Lyme issue more seriously. What exactly is Lyme disease? It’s an illness that still has a cloud of mystery over it. What’s known are the cause, the symptoms, and signs, and complications that can develop ...

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A Parent’s Guide to ‘Can They Go to School Tomorrow?

Every parent knows the moment. Your alarm goes off, backpacks wait by the door, and your child says, “I don’t feel ...

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Kids + Spring Sports: The Most Common Injuries and How to Respond Fast

Spring in Massachusetts feels like a reset. Fields reopen, practices begin, and kids jump back into soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track ...

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Nosebleeds in Late Winter/Early Spring: When It’s Dry Air vs Something Else

If nosebleeds seem to happen more often between February and April, you’re not imagining it. Late winter and early spring are ...

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