The COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress with more cases rising across Bucks County, PA and other nearby communities. The nation patient awaits as the COVID-19 vaccine slowly rollouts out to the country as public health departments and healthcare providers coordinate vaccination programs. You may have seen recent news articles and information about new vaccinations, but the vaccine process will take some time. In general, the most vulnerable and at-risk groups will get the vaccine first ...
Heading home for the holidays is something that people look forward to each year, but unfortunately, 2020 has been anything but typical. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we work, go to school, and even shop for groceries, so it’s reasonable to expect it will impact how we celebrate the holidays too. If you plan on traveling for the holidays this year, keep these safety tips in mind before you start packing a bag ...
2020 has been an unusual year to say the least. It would be naïve to expect things to go back to normal just because Thanksgiving is approaching, so it’s necessary to come up with alternate plans. Large celebrations put not just the people in attendance at risk, but also every person those people may come into contact with for 2 weeks following the celebration. When you think about it, that’s a huge number ...
Waiting until the heart of flu season to remember your flu shot is a mistake that a staggeringly high number of people make each year. Experts say that you should try to get your flu shot at least a month before flu season actually begins, but some are recommending getting it even earlier than that. The benefits of getting an early flu shot this year may just be enough to make you stop into urgent ...
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics are rising in popularity and vaccinations are no exception. The non-traditional approach to care that you’re able to find at an urgent care or walk-in clinic is something that has attracted patients of all ages for all different medical needs! If you’ve been looking for a way to get your flu shot before peak flu season is here, an urgent care might be just the solution you ...
2020 has been a hectic year to say the least. Parents of young children have been having an especially hard time with the pandemic because it’s a difficult thing to explain to children in a way that they can understand. As the school year creeps closer, you’re likely wondering if your young child will be safe in pre-k or kindergarten while a global pandemic is happening. Although it will be challenging, it is ...
When COVID-19 came to the states this year, most colleges cut the year short or finished the year entirely online. While it’s become clear that COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere any time soon, schools are forming a plan for this coming school year. Being a parent to a college student is scary enough without COVID-19, but this year is making parents more nervous than ever. Luckily, there are ways for your college student to ...
COVID-19 cases in the United States have eclipsed nearly 3 million in July of 2020. The virus continues to grow in severity and virality across the country with new surges in the South, Midwest, and Western Coast. With most of the country preparing for a surge in cases during the summer season, patients need to evaluate seasonal travel risks and potentially limit non-essential travel. The summer is a great time to locally explore other events ...
Local patients in Pennsylvania may need to take extra precautions to prevent COVID-19. Recent updates from the Department of Public Health and local community reports indicate that the virus is not slowing down anytime soon. AFC Urgent Care Warrington has updates and COVID-19 advisories below to help keep you safe during the pandemic. Additionally, if a patient needs to book COVID-19 at a local urgent care center or a nearby COVID-19 testing facility they can ...
At AFC Urgent Care Warrington, our aim is to ensure that all patients can get the care they need through accessible and affordable local urgent care services. As part of our mission, our provider team can perform COVID-19 swab testing to determine if you have an active coronavirus infection. The provider team also offers COVID-19 antibody testing services to see if patients recovered from coronavirus or had a previous infection. But as businesses and communities ...
COVID-19 testing and coronavirus antibody testing are widely available for most patients. As mentioned in our last blog post, there are two main types of COVID-19 testing patients can recieve: the antibody test which measures a patient’s immunity and recovery from COVID-19 and the swab test detects an active coronavirus infection. While testing access has increased across the country it is important to effectively evaluate an ideal COVID-19 testing facility that meets your needs ...
COVID-19 testing is now becoming widely available as patients have increased access to multiple types of testing. However, many patients may not be entirely sure how they can book testing and what types of tests they may need. The good news is that AFC Urgent Care Warrington offers COVID-19 testing for patients and antibody testing for patients that need to get tested right away. While some clinics don’t have accessible testing and screening, AFC ...
COVID-19 is one of the most pressing healthcare crises in recent memory. Currently, the CDC estimates that nearly 180,000 patients have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases are likely to climb significant higher over the month of April 2020. Communities across the country are working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, limiting large gatherings, working from home, and making other significant sacrifices that are required to help combat the virus ...
Sore throat is one of the most common urgent care illnesses that patients experience. Many viruses, illnesses, and even just exhaustion of the pharynx can lead to a sore throat for most patients. Sore throat in general can lead to many issues for patients such as extreme discomfort, difficulty breathing and swallowing, and may even be a symptom of a more troublesome chronic disease. Below, we’ll dive into new options for patients that allow ...
Joint Pain is any pain caused around the shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees: really anywhere that is a major joint in the human. When joint pain begins to irritate patients, it can cause extreme discomfort and make it difficult to complete simple tasks. Additionally, joint pain can exacerbate chronic conditions such as arthritis and lead to a need for urgent care. So what should patients do to identify their joint pain. Also, what should you ...
A kidney Infection is a type of urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of the kidneys. They can be sudden or chronic. Common causes of Kidney Infections: It could be caused by a bacteria from an infection somewhere else in your body, like from an artificial joint, that spreads to the kidneys through your bloodstream. It could be the result ...
Illness can be defined as unhealthy or unwell state of body or mind. Causes of Illness Stress Malnutrition / Vitamin deficiency Illness because of disease Lack of sleep Lack of exercise What to eat? Fruits and vegetables Nuts, lentils A balanced diet Common Symptoms: Fever Pains Cold/ cough Diarrhea Anxiety Pains Fatigue Dizziness What to Eat? Eating Some foods can prevent from falling ill often. Some of them are: Fresh fruits and vegetables Nuts and seeds ...
Who is excited about warmer days ahead? We all are! However, with the sunnier days comes a responsibility to make sure we are doing all we can to protect our skin from the sun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Warringtown wants you to know how to have fun in the sun while also playing it safe when it comes to your skin care! Read on as we share some insight. Why Is It Important ...
Telemedicine, sometimes referred to as telehealth, is one of the fastest growing platforms for patient to get accessible, remote, and affordable urgent care. In fact, telemedicine can provide safe and convenient medical care for patients of all needs. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), telemedicine is defined as the practice of delivering medical care to patients through a remote audio and/or video connection. Unlike telehealth though, telemedicine is specifically when a ...
" Did you know that around 80% of what we perceive in life comes from our eyesight? While we have a tendency to focus on our heart and brain health, it is important for us also to take time to care for our eyes. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to use the month of April to help you understand why it is so important for you to take care of ...
