Am I At Risk for the Flu Virus?

October 15, 2018

The short answer is yes. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized last year due to flu symptoms. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is important. Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older ...

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Does a UTI Lead to a Kidney Infection?

October 1, 2018

While a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is often a simple fix if treatment is sought early, it can cause serious damage to one or both of your kidneys if treatment is delayed. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary ...

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