Recent Blog Posts

What Is Mono and What Are the Symptoms?

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Orchards has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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Recent Blogs

Summer Bug Bites and Skin Infections in Orchards: When to Seek Urgent Care Treatment

Summer in Orchards often means afternoons at Orchards Community Park, neighborhood barbecues, outdoor sports, and family weekends exploring nearby Clark County recreation ...

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First Aid Basics & When to Visit Urgent Care in Orchards, WA

  Accidents can happen when you least expect them, whether it’s a kitchen mishap at home, a playground fall, or an injury ...

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Dispelling Myths: Can Adults Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

HFMD is often perceived as an illness that only impacts young children, but adults can get hand, foot, and mouth, too. Dispelling ...

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