Spring season came upon us early this year in Connecticut, and we’ve been enjoying warmer days. As spring usually comes along with a break, traveling and outdoor activities, we’ve had to put a hold on these ventures because of the recent Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. With travel bans, toilet paper and disinfectant products hard to come by, you’re probably wondering what’s next? Spring allergy season is in full effect, and If you ...
If you or a family member haven’t been plagued with it yet this season, consider yourselves lucky, because norovirus, aka “stomach flu” is one of the many winter illnesses that can knock your socks off. The virus can be so contagious that last year we saw a few of our favorite local restaurants having to close for a few days due to an outbreak. As many were adversely affected, it gave us time to ...
No matter the cause of food poisoning, it is not a fun thing to deal with. While your risk of complications is low, it is possible to experience severe dehydration if not taken care of. It is estimated that 48 million people get food poisoning every year. If you think you are experiencing food poisoning, visit AFC Urgent Care Torrington to find out for sure. While there is no test to find out for sure ...
Croup is a common illness in all kids under the age of 5. It is most common around age 2, but it is possible to get it even earlier. Most cases of croup are not severe and can be treated at home. Like any illness, it’s important to monitor all symptoms for severity. Getting a flu shot this season can help keep your loved ones safe throughout the winter months. If you believe your ...
As we approach the end of 2020, we face multiple holidays exhausted, stressed and family deprived. During this time of year we often get together with family and friends while spreading the joy of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years. But, with COVID-19 still around we’re struggling with how to spread the joy as we’d hoped for. Connecticut is still in Phase 2 and we continue to see spikes of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a disease that affects millions of people every winter season. People who live in northern parts of the world or in areas that do not get a lot of sun are more likely to be affected by seasonal depression. With 2020 almost behind us, there are a lot of thoughts looming through everyone’s head. AFC Urgent Care in Torrington is here to help with ways to combat this ...
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, hospitals and physicians are becoming more crowded and overwhelming. As flu season approaches, it’s important to be able to distinguish the source of a cough or sore throat that show up in the coming months. The common cold, the flu, and COVID share some similarities between them, but the most significant differentiation factor is the severity of symptoms. AFC Urgent Care in Torrington offers information and resources on ...
If you’ve been following the news, you know that Connecticut just rolled back it’s COVID safety guidelines to Phase 2 and there have been recent spikes of COVID-19 cases throughout 60 plus communities. As Hospitalization rates have surged, Governor Lamont wants to make sure that as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, everyone is prepared and stays COVID-19 free. With college students coming home for the Thanksgiving holiday, and family members traveling for celebrations ...
Remember when the only challenge you had at Halloween was which superhero your child wanted to be? It’s a whole new world out there these days with everything from candy concerns, COVID-19 restrictions and the flu. As some of us may be participating in Halloween festivities, we need to make sure we stay safe and healthy when doing so, especially this year. Things like, driving safety, candy allergies, COVID-19 testing and flu vaccines are ...
