Recent Blog Posts

How Fast Does the Flu Shot Work?

Getting sick can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you are tackling your large to-do list at work, and the next you are feeling feverish and your throat starts to feel scratchy. Influenza can make you feel really sick really fast. Of course, avoiding the flu is always the best case scenario, but that takes planning and preparation ahead of the flu season. Getting your flu shot early in the season at ...

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Urgent Care Experts Offer Alternatives to Phenylephrine

As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal

Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?

Getting sick can happen at any point, and it is frustrating every time that you start to get a runny nose or a sore throat starts creeping in. Knowing what you are sick with is always helpful because you can be treated faster as a result. Unfortunately, many different illnesses share similar symptoms so it can be hard to know what you are suffering from on your own. That’s where AFC Urgent Care Arden ...

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Recent Blogs

Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: How to Tell the Difference

Learn the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and when to visit AFC South Asheville for same-day care. Summer in ...

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Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19? How to Tell the Difference in South Asheville

Not sure if it’s allergies or COVID-19? Learn the key symptom differences and when to visit AFC South Asheville for testing ...

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How to Tell If Poison Ivy Needs Medical Attention

Our walk-in clinic can diagnose and treat poison ivy and other skin conditions. Find relief today at AFC South Asheville. Spending time ...

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