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Late summer and early fall is the height of "angry bee" season. When bees and wasps are near the end of their life cycle, they become increasingly aggressive. Being stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket can be both painful and scary, especially for those who have serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to bee stings. It requires a quick treatment. Here at AFC Urgent Care New Britain we are seeing a high number ...

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August is the month to renew immunizations and to get an annual check up. Why? Because a back to school physical will help prepare your elementary and college students for potential health risks in the upcoming year. Afterall, we are no longer fully virtual.   This means our kids are going to be exposed to germs when going back to in-person classes. Whether your child is going away to school or is joining a sports team ...

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July and August are the months to renew immunizations and to get an annual check up. Why? Because a back to school physical will help prepare your elementary and college students for potential health risks in the upcoming year. Afterall, we are no longer fully virtual...thank goodness! This means our kids are going to be exposed to germs when going back to in-person classes. Whether your child is going away to school or is ...

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Summer break is here! The kids are home, and it’s time to take a long awaited break from COVID-19. Traveling is well-established as being both spiritually and emotionally healthy. However, between flying in a congested airplane and encountering a near-infinite number of foreign bacteria, traveling can be unhealthy if you’re not fully prepared. In order to ensure that your body is safe enough to combat the health risks associated with international and domestic ...

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Are you traveling this summer? Don’t forget about your travel vaccines. In order to ensure that your body is protected enough to combat the health risks often associated with international and domestic travel, you’ll need to make sure you have the medicine, information, and vaccines necessary to make your trip enjoyable and risk free. AFC Urgent Care New Britain can help with the easy process of getting you immunized and up to speed ...

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School is over, New Britain! It’s time to kick back, relax, and have fun this summer. July is one of the hottest months of the year and many of us are outside enjoying barbecues, family friendly activities, the beach/pool and other events. As we try to plan accordingly, it can often be hard to remember all of the July 4th 2021 health and safety tips for you and your family. Here's a ...

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Norovirus is also known as the Winter Vomiting Bug. It is an extremely contagious form of gastroenteritis that has over 25 different strains. It is possible to get norovirus multiple times in your life. With the second wave of COVID happening, AFC Urgent Care New Britain is here to help keep you safe. Learn more about the ways to prevent catching norovirus this flu season. Causes & Symptoms The cause of norovirus typically comes from contaminated ...

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Are you all ready for another COVID-19 restricted holiday? Thanksgiving is supposed to be the one holiday out of the year where we all stuff our faces and relax with family while being thankful for everyone. But, how are we supposed to do all of that with COVID-19 still very present? This is a common question we’ve been hearing this past week especially with the recent restrictions in Connecticut. There has been an increase ...

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Halloween. Remember when it was so simple, carefree and -for the most part-safe? As many of us participate in Halloween festivities like trick or treating, parties and dressing up in scary costumes, we often forget about the dangers that can come with Halloween night, especially this year. We can now add COVID-19 to the list of concerns to worry about this Halloween weekend. We’re sorry. 🙁 But, don’t let these dangers spook you out ...

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Twas, the night before Christmas and all through the house every creature was stirring including…your itchy nose? Do you find yourself sneezing with a runny nose and itchy eyes once the tree is up? You could have a case of “Christmas Tree Syndrome.” Christmas trees help set the holiday mood with twinkling lights, shiny ornaments and the scent of pine. In many cases, however, once the tree gets into your home the mold on ...

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Winter is finally here and It’s a wrap for 2019! As we end this year with celebrations that bring families and friends together we often forget about our needs and physical health. The holidays can be joyous, but at the same time stressful and tiring. End of the year burn out is a real thing as our days can be consumed with gift shopping, working hard and being with loved ones. This burn out ...

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Diabetes is a serious health condition that impacts many lives in the United States. Being diagnosed with diabetes often leads to other health complications that can pose many different health risks. In light of National Diabetes Month, AFC Urgent Care New Britain wants to help educate those who are at risk of developing diabetes so that they can manage their blood sugar levels and prevent full blown diabetes. Are you at risk of developing diabetes ...

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Twas, the night before Christmas and all through the house every creature was stirring including…your itchy nose? Do you find yourself sneezing with a runny nose and itchy eyes once the tree is up? You could have a case of “Christmas Tree Syndrome.” Christmas trees help set the holiday mood with twinkling lights, shiny ornaments and the scent of pine. In many cases, however, once the tree gets into your home the mold on ...

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For most kids, Halloween is a time for costumes, parties, trick or treating, and candy eating. Halloween candy is exciting for every child, but facing restrictions of a gluten-free diet while Trick-or-Treating can be challenging and disappointing for children. And for those with food allergies, it can be just plain old scary, so here is allergy-safe Halloween Trick or Treating explained. I suggest discussing the experience ahead of time to set expectations to keep the ...

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Remember when the only challenge you had at Halloween was which superhero your child wanted to be? It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns to unknown neighbors. What’s a trick-or-treater to do when all he or she wants is to come home with a bag full of loot that hopefully will carry them through to Thanksgiving Day? Here are some quick tips on keeping your little ...

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Autumn is finally here, and we’re wishing you a happy and healthy Flu Season! Throughout the years, as flu strains mutate and change, there have been many different flu vaccines available to combat the different strains of influenza. This year, the CDC is encouraging everyone to get their flu shots before the end of October to be prepared! Just like last year, you may be wondering “which type of flu vaccine do I need ...

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Every year, American businesses lose billions of dollars in sick days….and guess what one of the biggest culprit is: You guessed it, the flu. Experts also estimate that the economy will lose about $20 billion in productivity to workers who are influenced by the flu. Besides the flu shot, which we highly recommend getting, there are steps you can take to prevent the spread of flu in the office and prevent your employees from ...

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Lately, we have been seeing people walking into our New Britain urgent care center with strep throat like symptoms. It can often be tough to differentiate between strep, or “Streptococcal pharyngitis”-a bacterial infection of the throat and the tonsils, and a sore throat, which can often times be viral, and not treatable with antibiotics. This is why it is important to have a rapid strep test as a first step towards treatment. [ez-toc] Testing ...

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AFC Urgent Care New Britain wants you to have a wonderful holiday season, one that does not include an allergic reaction to your Christmas tree….because that could really ruin your holiday. Christmas Tree Syndrome is an allergic reaction to both real and fake trees. The symptoms could be caused by factors such as the smell of the tree and the pine resin or molds found on real Christmas trees. The signs include an itchy ...

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Your child tells you that it feels like “something is moving in my hair and I can’t stop scratching my head”. Remain calm…. but it’s likely these are symptoms of head lice. If you’ve avoided thinking about what to do if you find lice in your child’s hair, we’re here to calmly walk you through it. So grab a magnifying glass (seriously), and put on your detective hat because you ...

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