Waking up with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a terrible cough during flu season would leave you to believe that you indeed have the flu. Even though you may have flu-like symptoms, you could be over-analyzing your symptoms. Here are a few ways to determine whether you have the flu or just a regular cold. You wake up sick: Most flu symptoms common on suddenly, while with a cold, you’ll often times ...
" Not only is this now the time of year for holiday shopping, it’s also the season for holiday travels! Traveling can expose you to a new culture, values, and unfortunately illnesses. There’s nothing worse than feeling under the weather when you’re about to embark on an exotic trip. Whether you’re traveling for work, a study abroad program, or leisure, they las thing you want to is get sick from drinking contaminated ...
" You may think you’re just suffering from the common cold. You have the normal symptoms of coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue… but what if it’s something worse than a regular cold? Here are five ways to identify if your cold is something worth getting checked out for. Your symptoms last more than a few days. A regular cold can clear up after a few days with proper rest and hydration. While your cough ...
" If you’ve ever been sick with the flu, you know how miserable it can be. The best way to prevent getting sick with the flu is to get your annual flu shot. Yet every year, there are people who forgo their flu shot. A number of misconceptions about the flu have spread throughout the years, making people skeptical about getting vaccinated. Here are five myths about the seasonal flu shot debunked: The flu shot ...
" Now that we’ve transitioned from long, warm summer days to short, crisp fall air, we have to switch up our daily routines! Your health needs vary by the season, which is why you might increase your water intake and put on more SPF in the summer months, and drink up more hot cider and tea, and apply more lotion for dry skin in the fall. Wondering what you can do to optimize your health ...
" Thinking about forgoing a flu shot this year? Think again! Getting your annual flu shot is imperative to your health. It’s one of the best ways to reduce your risk of getting sick with the flu and spreading it to others. Here are a few reasons why you should get your flu shot. It can save your life: Influenza is a common, but also serious health complication that if not treated or diagnosed properly ...
" While getting your annual flu shot is the best way to prevent getting infected with the virus, there are several measures you can take to avoid catching the flu. Avoid close contact: When you’re in constant meetings, planning activities with the kids, or trying to keep a social life, it can be hard to not have close, face-to-face interactions. If you’re sick, or if you’re interacting with someone who is sick, be ...
" In the warmer, longer days of summer, you’ll find yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors, which means you’re exposing yourself to a plethora of insects including ticks, mosquitoes, and bees. Some insect bites can cause a reaction that will leave your skin feeling itchy or covered in red patches. Here are a few bug bites to look out for. Ticks Lyme disease is caused by bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through ...
" Dr. David Lauren, D.O., Medical Director Dr. Lauren brings 20 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care to his position of lead doctor and Medical Director for AFC Urgent Care Stamford. Prior to his role here, Dr. Lauren provided urgent care services to children and adults at the multiple walk-in centers of the Northeast Medical Group/Yale New Haven Health System. Previously he practiced family medicine with Northeast Medical Group/Yale New ...
" AFC Urgent Care Stamford is encouraging fathers to “Man Up” and take charge of their health by making lifestyle changes and visiting our urgent care center for preventative services. Regular wellness exam There’s a reason why it’s called a yearly exam. Regular exams become critical as you age to detect underlying medical conditions that can be diagnosed and treated early on. At AFC Urgent Care Stamford, we offer a number of physicals such ...
" You chop down a shrub while trimming your lawn. Or you’re planting fresh flowers for your garden. Next thing you know, your arms and legs start tingling and turn red. Before you know it, you’re covered in an itchy rash. What you didn’t realize is that you might have come across a poisonous plant. What happened? What you see and feel on your skin is caused by urushiol, the oil found in ...
" Every May, the Urgent Care Association of America celebrates the contributions that urgent care centers have brought to their communities. Urgent Care Awareness Month highlights the many benefits of urgent care services in contrast to emergency rooms and doctors’ offices. Urgent care centers like AFC Urgent Care Stamford bridge the gap between expensive emergency rooms and out-of-reach primary care physicians. Like other urgent care centers, we provide walk-in accessibility for non-life threatening emergencies, but we ...
" Construction work is easily one of the most dangerous fields. Working at various heights, using mobile equipment, and exposure to dust and chemicals means that construction workers must be fully aware of what precautions to take while working in hazardous conditions. Here are four safety measures construction workers should take: Know the Dangers on the Job Site: Employers should identity and make employees aware of hazards they may encounter. Installing hazards signs throughout the site ...
" The path to citizenship is a time-consuming process for individuals looking to become citizens due to the amount of paperwork they have to fill out, fulfilling the requirements to become a citizen, and the time it takes to get approved. One of the main requirements immigrants must undergo is having an immigration physical administered. Immigration physicals are for individuals looking to apply for citizenship, permanent residency, or a green card before their approval of their ...
" Creating a safe work environment is based on how well everyone in your organization communicates and adheres to safety policies. By instilling a workplace safety policy, your company will reap the benefits of having a consistent flow of productivity, less cases of absenteeism, lower turnover rate, and a decrease in workers’ compensation claims. There are actionable measures everyone can do daily to ensure a higher level of assurance and productivity that will lead to a ...
" Spring is officially here, which also means that it’s time for spring sports. Athletes are ready to dust off the gloves, cleats, and helmets and get outside! But before you hand your student athlete a lacrosse stick or a baseball bat, you should make sure that they’re aware of any health risks they may face. Unfortunately, accidents are inevitable, but there are preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk of injuries ...
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. Trees, grasses and weeds are all releasing pollen into the air. These spores and pollen can cause congestion, cough and sneezing in people with ...
" This Valentine’s Day, show your loved one you care by sharing your love, not your germs. Date nights are no fun at all if you both wind up sick, so here are our top tips for keeping you (and your date) healthy this Valentine’s Day. If You’re Sick, Postpone It may put a damper on your plans, but if you or your date are sick, do both of you a favor and ...
" Coughing, sore throat and fever, oh my! Your child is definitely sick, but with what? The cold and flu viruses can often be tricky for parents to tell apart because many of the symptoms are the same, but there are several signs that your child has more than just a cold. Here’s what to look for: Fever If your child has the flu, it will often be accompanied by a high fever. A child ...
" At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve our health and our daily lives. But often, in the hustle and bustle of the new year, we end up forgetting or neglecting our resolutions, and which makes our goals that much harder to accomplish. This year, why not break from that pattern, and choose resolutions that will have a big impact on your life without taking an enormous effort? Choosing high-impact ...
