A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Rocky Hill, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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Sore throats are very common in the winter months, and many people are wondering if they have strep throat, COVID-19 or something else. It’s understandable that you may assume you’ve got COVID-19 because of the new B.1.1.529 Omicron variant, but that’s not the only winter illness you should be worrying about.  The main difference between COVID-19 and strep throat is that COVID-19 is caused by a viral infection while ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Thyroid disease is a common, yet often overlooked condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it may not always be easy to recognize the symptoms, it’s important to be aware of the causes and treatments for thyroid disease.  A healthy thyroid is essential for many bodily functions, and a lot of potential health problems can arise when something goes wrong. An imbalance of these systems can be a real threat to your overall ...

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COVID, flu and now RSV? Oh my!! What’s next? Welcome to this season's viral Trifecta! RSV is spreading throughout the U.S and children’s hospitals are filling up with children sick with RSV. If you’re unsure if your child has it or how to get tested for it, AFC Urgent Care Rocky Hill has created a guide for you to understand what it is, and what to do if your child ...

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In an ideal world, everyone would be aware of their risk for type 2 diabetes and take steps to lower it. Unfortunately, with an alarming increase of the number of people in the U.S. developing type 2 diabetes and obesity rates continuing to climb, that’s not the world we live in.  Instead, November, just before the holidays get under way, is American Diabetes Month where we take the time to remind ourselves that ...

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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is a common infection that affects the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra. Since women have shorter urethras than men, they are at higher risk of contracting a UTI. Most UTIs are caused by a bacterial infection and can therefore effectively be treated with antibiotics. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Rocky Hill wants you to know the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection so that you can seek ...

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Getting your child a physical before the school year begins is going to help them prepare for the unexpected colds, flu, injuries, and help diagnose any underlying issues that may be lying in wait. At the same time, it’s also a good way to build your child’s medical file so that incase of the unexpected, a doctor can treat them right away. Whether your child plans on joining a fall sport or needs ...

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I got bitten by a deer tick! “How do you remove a deer tick?” is a very common question people have when encountering one of these little black legged guys. Unlike other ticks, deer ticks carry Lyme disease, which can affect the joints and nervous system. These little buggers love the grassy plains and woodland areas in Massachusetts making them a serious threat to hikers.  As we approach the warmer months, deer ticks will be ...

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