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Being sick with the flu is never fun. However, it can be a serious risk to your health if you have other medical conditions that may cause your body not to be able to fight off the flu virus effectively. Learn about who is at risk for flu-related complications and how to stay protected this flu season. Common Symptoms of the Flu The flu is caused by a viral infection. It is very contagious through ...

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In recent years, the number of Lyme Disease cases has been skyrocketing. This is due to a variety of factors, however, warming temperatures has resulted in ticks being able to survive for much more of the year, extending the at-risk period for bites. Read on to learn more about the risks of Lyme Disease and how to know whether you may have gotten a bite from a contaminated tick. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease ...

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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 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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