" If you spend time in the outdoors, you are susceptible to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. The oil found in these plants causes an itchy, blistering rash to form on the skin 12 to 72 hours after you come in contact with it. The rash is not contagious and may appear to spread but this is actually just a delayed reaction. Without treatment, the rash will typically go away in a few weeks. The skin ...
" According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), conjunctivitis – or pink eye – is one of the most common eye conditions found in both children and adults. It’s also an eye infection that’s easily treatable and often best done in a walk-in urgent care center. Here’s a closer look at conjunctivitis, how it spreads and how it’s treated. Conjunctivitis defined: Pink eye occurs when the thin lining on the inside ...
" Many episodes of cough are benign, short-lived, and self-resolving….so how do you know when the time is right to go and get evaluated by a doctor? And where do you go? Ideally, when we are ill, we are able to see our primary care physicians for assessment and treatment. When possible, it is always advisable to maintain continuity of care by following up with our own Internists, and we at AFC Urgent Care Waltham ...
" AFC Urgent Care Waltham will be participating at the 5th Annual Waltham Riverfest this Saturday, June 15th. Come out to Moody Street and enjoy food, crafts, live music, and various family activities. Vendors will be set up on the Moody Street bridge from 11am to 4pm. Come by and say hello! AFC Urgent Care is a walk-in urgent care facility treating patients 1 year or older every day from 8am to 8pm. No appointment or ...
" Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) is an infection of the external auditory canal. It is often related to swimming, but not always. It can be caused by scratching the ear or by aggressive cleaning. A person may feel ear pain, swelling, blockage, itching or discharge. Rubbing, inserting Q-tips, or getting it wet in a pool or shower can make it worse. These symptoms may also be due to other causes, such as middle ear infection ...
" The 2013 Health and Fitness Expo is a free-to-the-public community health event at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on June 22-23 from 10am to 5pm. The event attracts more than 60,000 people from the Greater Boston region. Various health and wellness vendors will offer free health screenings, demonstrations, and giveaways. There will also be celebrity appearances from New England Patriots Jerod Mayo and Vince Wilfork, Mario Lopez, and winners from The Biggest Loser ...
" As the premiere sponsor of the Race Around Waltham Series (RAW), AFC Urgent Care Waltham is looking forward to the 6th Annual Tailgate Trot, the 5th race in the series, on Saturday, June 8th. The TailgateTrot is a 4 mile road race to celebrate the life of Michael A. Martin and to support the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter, American Cancer Society New England Division, Joslin Diabetes Center High Hopes Fund, and ...
" With the arrival of hot weather there is also the potential of heat-related illness. There is a wide range of potential problems, including muscle cramps, swelling of hand and feet, dehydration, fainting, and full blown heat stroke. These problems can affect people 1 year or older, and those who are otherwise in excellent health, although individuals with underlying medical conditions are more susceptible. Young children, the elderly, and people on certain medications are particularly at ...
" When you’re injured or not feeling well, it’s hard to determine if your condition is appropriate for the Emergency Room or if you should go to your local Urgent Care. If your ailment is a potentially life-threatening situation, such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath, major head trauma, or a sudden and severe pain, you should go immediately to your closest Emergency Department! If your condition is less serious but still requires ...
" As we enter the warmer months and engage in more outdoor activities, insect bites and stings of various sorts will become more prevalent. Most reactions are localized, and consist of redness, swelling, pain, and/or itching at the site. If there is a stinger present it should be removed, if possible, in an urgent care setting. If you are stung several times or experience an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, vomiting, hives over much ...
" A wound is a traumatic injury to skin or living tissue, usually by a sharp object. Wounds may be punctures (holes) or lacerations (linear), and obviously can vary in length, depth, and severity. Simple, superficial wounds can treated at home by cleansing the area with soap and water and applying pressure until bleeding stops. An antibacterial ointment should then be applied as well as a sterile gauze bandage to protect the area. Deep, dirty, or ...
" As the weather outside improves, people 1 year or older begin to spend more time engaging in outdoor sports activities. Running is, of course, one of the most common and also one that can be associated with a variety of injuries. These naturally involve problems in the lower extremities, including the toes, foot, ankle, Achilles, skin, knee, and hip. With the appropriate footwear and training schedule, such as gradual increase in mileage, and stretching, many ...
" AFC Urgent Care is providing high-quality, convenient, and affordable walk-in medical care to the residents of Weston and they are pleased with the experience. Here is what they’re saying… “If you are looking for a quick, clean and really good place to get some urgent care you need to check out AFC Urgent Care in Waltham. I went in there yesterday to get a handle on a chest cold that I have had for ...
" AFC Urgent Care Waltham is serving the Urgent Care needs of the residents of Newton, MA and they love the convenient, high-quality medical care and our modern, state-of-the art walk-in center! See their feedback for yourself… “I recently went to the Doctor’s Express in Waltham. I have no insurance right now and can’t get any until July so I was kind of stuck. I was able to manage the fee and was pleased ...
" What’s That You Say…? Ear wax build up is one of the more common causes of partial hearing loss, but it can also cause a sense of vertigo, itching, ringing in the ears, coughing and in some cases pain. In most cases, your ears are self cleaning. However, if you experience any of the above symptoms, it may be time to get your ears cleaned by a physician. Fortunately, this build up is treatable ...
" Check out our nationally televised AFC Urgent Care TV commercials. They were produced and directed by advertising creative legend, Kevin Moehlenkamp, and filmed in the AFC Urgent Care Waltham Center! "
" Are you Travel-Ready? Tips for a Healthy Trip Winter doldrums are setting in and vacations are on everyone’s mind. I’m sure the LAST thing on your mind is infectious disease and illness that can occur as you travel around the Globe. Cultural, hygienic, and geopolitical differences can pose challenges while bounding abroad; therefore, it is important to take precautionary measures before you depart. You’ve booked your vacation and you’re already daydreaming ...
" Cold Weather Problems… FROSTBITE! The cold weather is here and care has to be taken to prevent, recognize, and treat cold-related injury to exposed areas, typically fingers, toes, ears, and nose. This is due to constriction of the blood vessels, depriving oxygen to these parts. “Frostnip” is a milder, reversible precursor to Frostbite, which can lead to actual tissue death. The symptoms typically include throbbing, burning, tingling, and numbness. There will be a color change ...
" Flu season generally begins in the fall and runs through the spring, typically peaking in January or February. This year the flu has hit fast and furious and it appears the epidemic is still packing quite a punch. Even though it’s ideal to be vaccinated early, health officials say there is still a great deal of benefit to getting your flu shot at this point in the game. It is a common misconception that ...
" I’m pretty sure everyone reading this has had a cough at some point. It is certainly one of the most common complaints prompting visits to the doctors, and resulting in lost work days, sleepless nights, and general malaise. This malady also prompts two basic questions: 1) Why is this happening? 2) What can and should I do about it? Most coughing, in otherwise healthy people, is usually triggered by a benign process. Generally, a ...
