Mono, also known as infectious mononucleosis, is a common illness that affects primarily young adults and teens, although anyone at any age can get it. It’s sometimes called the “kissing disease” since it’s most commonly spread through saliva. The most well-known mono symptom is extreme fatigue, but can bouts of mono lead to more than that? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team further explains. What Is Mono? Mono is ...

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Yes, they do. While it is true that breakthrough infections have become more likely during the recent surge of the omicron variant, studies have shown that vaccines and booster shots are still highly effective in lowering the risk of becoming seriously ill or hospitalized. Read on to learn more about breakthrough infections and why they happen from our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team. What Are Breakthrough Infections? A “breakthrough” infection, according to the CDC ...

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