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A few months ago, “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections were extremely rare. The CDC predicted that breakthrough infections would be infrequent during the original strain of COVID-19, and even during the delta variant. However, this is not the case with omicron. Continue reading to learn why breakthrough infections are more frequent with the omicron variant from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team. What Are Breakthrough Infections? According to the CDC, breakthrough infections happen when a person tests ...

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Yes, it does. In fact, according to the CDC, viruses like the flu reach their peak between December and February. Why does this happen, though? Does the chilly weather have something to do with it? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team! Does Cold Weather Have an Impact on Viral Activity? It certainly does. While cold weather does not cause you to catch a virus, it does provide a ...

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Croup is the worst! Even though this respiratory infection is a common one among young children, it causes a horrible-sounding cough that is tough for both parent and child to bear. Croup is common during the winter months, so how can you prevent your child from having to deal with it? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Is Croup? Croup is a viral upper respiratory infection ...

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You’ve likely had strep throat before, and you likely had it as a kid. In fact, according to the CDC, three out of 10 kids who have a sore throat really have strep throat. Strep throat is even more common among children and adults during the winter months, so it’s important to know what the symptoms are and how it is treated. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights some of this important ...

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Flu rates are already very high in our area! Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick. While the flu vaccine is the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus, other health precautions can be of great help, too. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what you can do to stay healthy this winter below! How Do ...

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Did you know? According to the National Institute of Health, six out of every 10 falls among seniors happen in the home. As an adult child, having elderly parents who live alone can be scary, so it’s truly in your best interest to ensure their home is as safe as it can possibly be. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has listed some effective ways to help your parents be safer at home below ...

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It’s safe to say that many of us have heard of sinusitis before, but do you even know what it is or if you’ve had it? Sinusitis is, perhaps, better known as a sinus infection, and nearly 31 million Americans get one each year. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team further elaborates on this type of infection below, so keep reading! What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis (sinus infection) is an inflammation of the tissue ...

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Yet another flu season is upon us, and it’s important to be careful this year in order to avoid a potential “twindemic” involving both the flu and COVID-19. During flu season, though, how are you supposed to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu when you start to feel under the weather? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team offers some helpful answers below, so keep reading. How Can I Know If I Have ...

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Ringworm is no fun, to say the least. Getting this type of rash is uncomfortable, but thankfully, it’s highly treatable and actually quite common. To learn more about this type of skin infection, read what our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has to say below! What Is Ringworm? Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name ...

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Feeling nauseous is common. While nausea will usually go away on its own even if you don’t do anything to treat it, there are some things you can do at home that can make you feel better faster! Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what to do when nausea strikes below, so keep reading. Here’s what to do: Try ginger. Eating ginger or drinking ginger tea are some of the most popular ...

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Many of us are aware of what yeast infections are, and many women have had one before. These types of infections are uncomfortable to experience, but do you know what actually causes them? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful information on yeast infections below, so keep reading! What Is a Yeast Infection? A vaginal yeast infection, which is also sometimes called vulvovaginal candidiasis, happens when the healthy yeast that normally lives in ...

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Did you know? There are actually two types of bronchitis—not one. Acute and chronic bronchitis are two forms of the infection that causes inflammatory bronchial tubes, but how are they different? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful answers below, so read on! What Is Acute Bronchitis? Both acute and chronic bronchitis occur when the bronchioles (air-carrying tubes in the lungs) are inflamed and make too much mucus.Acute bronchitis, or short-term ...

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Scheduling an STD test can certainly be uncomfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable medical visits are the most important ones to make—especially when STD rates are as high as they are. According to the CDC, one in five people have an STD. To learn more about STDs and the importance of testing, read what our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has to say below. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted ...

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It’s safe to say that we’ve all heard of heat rash before. Even though you know what it is, how can you know that the new rash that has developed on your skin is, indeed, heat rash? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what heat rash is and how you can identify it below, so keep reading! What heat rash is: Heat rash (also known as prickly heat) develops when blocked pores ...

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It’s safe to say that we’ve all either heard of or experienced a pulled muscle before, but do you know what actually happens to the body when it suffers a pulled muscle? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville shares some helpful information on pulled muscles and muscle strains below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, or a muscle strain, happens when your muscle is overstretched or torn. A pulled ...

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Have you recently twisted your ankle on a hike in the Smokies and are experiencing lots of pain? While sometimes broken bones aren’t the cause of the pain, it’s best to schedule an X-ray just to make sure. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville further explains what kind of conditions warrant scheduling an X-ray below, so read on! What Are X-rays? X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate or pass through ...

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Yes and no. While there are things that you can do at home that can ease pain and discomfort, there isn’t anything you can do by yourself to eliminate a kidney infection without medical help. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides further information on kidney infections below, so read on. What Is a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection that generally begins in your urethra ...

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If you’re a parent, you’re probably all too aware of the commonality of ear infections among your child. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health, five out of six will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Even though they’re common, how serious are these infections? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some answers. What Causes an Ear Infection? The most common type ...

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From Catlettsburg Elementary to Sevierville Intermediate School, the spring sports season is here! But first, your child will need a sports physical before he or she can participate. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful info on sports physicals below, so read on! What Will My Medical Provider Need to Know? A sports physical is a quick 15–25 minute physical with a provider that helps determine if it is safe for a ...

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While strep throat probably affected many of us when we were children, this bacterial infection isn’t a thing of the past. While it is most common among kids between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat still affects approximately 11,000 and 24,000 Americans every year. So, is it inevitable that you will get strep throat this year? Definitely not, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville explains why below. How ...

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