Recent Blog Posts

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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Recent Blogs

Why UTIs Can Be More Common in Summer and What Symptoms to Watch For in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach trips, pool days, outdoor sports, vacations, and long hours spent enjoying the warm weather along the North ...

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The Tick Bite Timeline: What to Watch for in the First 24 Hours in Swampscott

Warmer weather in Swampscott means more time spent outdoors. Families head to local parks, beaches, trails, sports fields, and backyard gatherings throughout ...

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Is It Food Poisoning or a Stomach Virus? Summer Symptoms Explained in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach outings, seafood restaurants, family cookouts, vacations, festivals, and outdoor gatherings along the North Shore. While summer activities ...

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