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Local urgent care centers in Southington, 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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Have a sore throat? Don’t automatically assume it’s COVID-19. We don’t want to forget about the other winter illnesses out there!   During the winter season, it is common for most of us to get sick with the flu, colds, COVID, RSV and other illnesses. But when it comes to sore throats, you should get a checkup because it could potentially be strep throat. Strep throat is very common in the colder months ...

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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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Living with a thyroid disorder can be a challenge, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can lead a healthy life. Thyroid disease awareness is key to understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments.  The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure. An imbalance in thyroid hormones can lead to an underactive or overactive thyroid ...

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In recent news, there has been a surge in RSV, aka Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in children throughout the U.S,  causing concern in the Southington communities, for both children as well as adults. Since children have a weaker and undeveloped immune system than adults, it raises the alarm because RSV can potentially be dangerous if left ignored. Although there is no cure for it, it is important to recognize the signs, symptoms and testing ...

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November is American Diabetes Month, and while it’s important to be aware of diabetes year-round, this month, right before the holidays, is a great time to start or renew your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and preventing the disease. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, and another 96 million have prediabetes, which means their blood sugar levels are high but not yet in the diabetic range. Of those with prediabetes, 80% don ...

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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 Southington wants you to know the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection so that you can seek treatment ...

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August is notorious for “Back-to-school” everything! Think you’ve got everything done on the list for your kid? Don’t forget to add “get their back to school physical”, right at the top of your checklist! Why is it important to get your child a physical this year? Because schools are common breeding grounds for bacteria, infections and viruses like the Flu. Your child may need their required yearly vaccinations, blood work, or information on ...

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Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising and birds are chirping. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, “Ah, spring,” might soon turn into “Ah-choo, spring!” Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever, are allergy symptoms that happen during certain times of the year, usually when outdoor plants release their spores. COVID-19 is still very much a threat and ruling this out will help you take the steps we mentioned above to find allergy relief ...

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With summer in full swing, we’re spending more time outdoors while soaking up the sun. But did you know that too much time in the sun can be a really bad thing? Summer sun exposure is linked to a number of short and long-term health issues, including sunburns, skin cancer, skin aging, eye problems, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It’s important to remember not to lose sight of UV safety during your summer ...

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