Recent Blog Posts

New relationships and the importance of STD/STI testing, from AFC Urgent Care Saugus

Sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STD’s and STI’s) impact millions of people every year. Many people don’t even know they have one and continue to spread infections due to misinformation about STD’s/STI’s and the stigma around them such as being judged or discriminated against if you do have one  AFC Urgent Care Saugus wants to help educate everyone about STD’s and the importance of testing to reduce your ...

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Spring Is In The Air And So Is Pollen And Spring Allergies!

As soon as the trees begin to bloom, many people begin experiencing stuffy noses, watery eyes and endless coughing, among other symptoms. It can be hard to deal with allergies, especially when you don’t know your allergy triggers or are confused as to whether or not it may be COVID-19.  But just so you know, pollen levels will be heavier and longer lasting because of the warm winter we just had. So, it’s ...

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Do Urgent Care Providers Offer On-Site Lab Services?

Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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Recent Blogs

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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How Long Do Fevers Last in Infants?

When your little one develops a fever, it's natural to worry and wonder, "How long do fevers last in infants?" Fevers ...

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Are Sugar Rushes Real and How Do They Work?

Are sugar rushes real? For decades, many parents have believed in the idea of a “sugar rush,” a phenomenon where kids become ...

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