Recent Blog Posts

How to Prevent Flu Symptoms this November

" Flu season is something we all dread each year, but the flu season is inevitable. There’s no way to know for sure when the flu will peak each year. That makes it even more important to be aware of symptoms, how long they can last, and exactly how contagious the flu is. How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? The length of time someone is affected by their flu symptoms will vary from person to ...

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How Workplace Flu Clinics Keep Employees Safe

" Many patients will try and get an updated flu shot this season, but others may skip the vaccine altogether because of busy schedules, lack of awareness, and similar factors that may influence patients not to get their flu shot.  However, a great outlet for employees to get their flu shot is through a workplace flu clinic like the ones offered by AFC Urgent Care Beverly! The main benefits of a workplace flu clinic or on-site ...

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5 Common Illnesses During the Fall to Watch For

" While the cold weather doesn’t specifically lead to illnesses, there is an increase of sickness in the colder months. This is because colder air may contribute to conditions that lead to illness. For example, some viruses, like the common cold, are actually more likely to spread at colder temperatures because they replicate better at those temperatures. As illnesses ramp up, there are certainly some common ones to watch out and prepare for, such as ...

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Recent Blogs

A Parent’s Guide to ‘Can They Go to School Tomorrow?

Every parent knows the moment. Your alarm goes off, backpacks wait by the door, and your child says, “I don’t feel ...

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Nosebleeds in Late Winter/Early Spring: When It’s Dry Air vs Something Else

If nosebleeds seem to happen more often between February and April, you’re not imagining it. Late winter and early spring are ...

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Why You Feel Exhausted Lately: Illness, Stress, Low Iron, or Something Else?

Massachusetts winters and early spring can wring out even the hardiest North Shore resident. Short days, colds that keep looping through the ...

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