There has been a lot of talk about monkeypox lately. Some people are asking if it is highly contagious, and others are trying to determine how long the virus can survive on surfaces. We will take a look at what we know about monkeypox and its potential for spread. Keep in mind that the information available is limited, as this disease is still evolving, but any information that can help keep you safe from this ...
Burns happen. They can occur from cooking indoors, grilling, styling hair, starting a bonfire, and so much more. First burns can often be treated at home, but second and third-degree burns are much more severe. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen has the tools to help treat certain second-degree burns, but it’s important to understand the differences. Friction burns, sunburns, and burns from chemicals are also possible, but they are either less common or cause ...
Sun poisoning is more common than you might think. If you are spending a lot of time outdoors and don't take proper precautions, a typical sunburn may become more severe. Sun poisoning is a result of a burn from UV light that causes redness, pain, and inflammation. Sunburns can happen in as little s fifteen minutes. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides treatment for sun poisoning, as long as it is not life-threatening. If ...
If you spend too much time in the sun without proper sun protection or clothes, you are likely to get burnt. Anyone can get a sunburn, regardless of their skin tone, which can lead to premature aging, precancerous lesions, and skin cancer. Once your skin has been burned, there is not much anyone can do to fix the skin itself, however, treatments are available to soothe your symptoms. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides treatments ...
Dehydration can become life-threatening if it’s not taken care of on a hot day. There are easy ways you can maintain hydration throughout the day, but it’s important to be aware of the signs of dehydration. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides dehydration treatment to patients. If you are suffering from symptoms and can’t seem to hydrate, our providers can use intravenous fluids to help out your body. Symptoms of Dehydration As ...
One can develop Hepatitis B for several reasons, such as by contacting an infected person physically. If one shares the personal belongings of an infected person, they can develop this infection too. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides STD testing and testing for a variety of illnesses on site. Patients will have most of their results on the same day due to our on-site lab. Visit our walk-in center for care today. What is Hepatitis ...
If people read the research and study the effects of COVID on the human body, they’d note that fatigue is the most common symptom. During days of COVID infection and even after, patients can feel unusually tired, dull, and without energy. In fact, most people with COVID feel almost incapable of doing day-to-day tasks. Depending on the infection’s intensity, it can take two to three weeks for people to recover from COVID. AFC ...
Alcohol intake harms health, but most addicted drinkers are unaware of this. According to a report on health in the US, not less than 95,000 deaths were recorded due to excessive alcohol intake. That happened between 2011 and 2015. That figure is alarming, making it necessary to provide insight to people regarding the negative effect of alcohol. Knowing some basic things can help you maintain good health. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides health ...
The human race cannot escape getting stressed at some point in their lifetime. But what happens if it keeps occurring? Will the brain manage the situation appropriately? It all depends on the stress, particularly if it’s not a chronic one. If a positive force triggers stress, it usually leads to improved performance. But when unwanted situations strain you, especially getting stuck in traffic, it’s a negative force. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen wants ...
Nutrition is a vital part of everyday life, and what we eat affects energy, mood, and weight. It isn’t always easy to know what to eat, and it can be just as hard to find reliable information. There are a few common mistakes that people regularly make that hinder their efforts at healthy nutrition. The health of our community is our main priority at AFC North Bergen. Learn more about nutrition today and visit ...
Children require constant attention and care. They encounter so many new experiences as they grow; it’s always a question of what the next day will bring. It is common for children to contact germs that lead to a cold or stomach bug. Children frequently fall and obtain various bumps, scrapes, and other injuries. There is no planned schedule for these mishaps, and it’s never known when one will require an unplanned visit to ...
Popularly called the kissing disease, infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a human herpesvirus 4 and one of the common viruses found in humans. Mono is popular amongst teenagers and young adults, especially high school and college students, and it has been statically reported that 25% of teenagers infected with the Epstein-Barr virus get mononucleosis. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides mono testing and treatment for patients. Our ...
As the temperature becomes colder in most parts of the world, one must adequately adjust to frost, snow, and cold. With temperatures dropping as low as -13°F in places like Alaska, adapting might to this weather condition might be tasking as one begins to be wary of the possible health effects it can cause. Although the human body was not designed to live in cold and polar regions, it has developed several mechanisms to ...
You can maintain good health as you've always wanted to. Staying healthy is a smart choice when you know that every other affair depends on it. Right then, when you choose good health and realize how essential it is, then make it your top priority. There's more to sound health than it sounds like. Good health gives you a level of immunity from certain infections, and you can become resistant to certain opportunistic ...
We all know how uncomfortable and unproductive a broken wrist can make one be. The pain is definitely not something anyone wishes to experience again. A broken wrist is usually accompanied by pain, bleeding, and other unbearable symptoms. There are several types of a broken wrist, just like a broken bone. These types of broken wrists include: Open or compound broken wrist: Here, the wrist bones are exposed and accompanied by wounds that probably led ...
When COVID-19 first started making the news in March of 2020, one of the major unanswered questions involved potential long-term symptoms. Now, almost two years later, we have more insight into the virus and more answers to the uncertainty. In most cases of COVID, patients are fully recovered within ten days of their symptoms. However, some cases, even mild ones, have symptoms weeks to months later. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides COVID-19 testing to ...
Concussions are common among children, but they can occur in adults in some instances. Even the most “mild” of concussions are very serious and should be treated as such. Concussions can occur when there is trauma to the head. They can also occur if the body is hit so hard it causes the head the jolt back and forth. Concussions are when the brain bumps around in the skull. While more severe concussions should be ...
As the Delta variant and new Omicron variant continue to spread, debates, conversations, and questions about a COVID booster shot heat up. COVID-19 guidance changes with new developments as learning are associated with COVID-19 and vaccination continues. This can leave people confused, skeptical, and even fearful. Vaccine booster shots are anything but new, and from the get-go, scientists alluded to the fact that boosters would probably be necessary for the near future. It’s a ...
Thanksgiving is a festive time for families to come together and eat delicious meals, interact and have fun, and make lasting memories. It’s also the time of year when injuries tend to spike. The combination of the change in weather and life becoming busier creates a recipe for disaster for some people who become distracted or overwhelmed. From slip-and-falls to burns, injuries are a common feature of the thanksgiving period. How can you prevent ...
As we move into flu season, seasonal allergies are also common for millions of Americans. With COVID-19 still plaguing our society, it’s important to recognize the differences in symptoms. AFC Urgent Care North Bergen provides COVID testing to all patients in need. Our providers can also recommend treatments for seasonal allergies or other symptoms. Visit our center today to feel your best as soon as possible. Allergy Symptoms Not everyone with allergies will suffer ...
