Over 26 million of people in the United States are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) or STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) every year. If you are sexually active, you’re at risk for contracting an STD or STI. Leaving an STD/STI untreated can seriously harm you in the future. With that being said, we highly suggest getting tested to know your status! STD’s are silent and sneaky. Many don’t always ...
Yet again, we’ve had another warm winter. Sure, a warm winter is better than a blizzardy winter, but because of climate change, the 2023 spring allergy season may be the worst one yet! Climate change will potentially lead to both higher pollen concentrations and longer pollen seasons, causing more people to suffer from pollen allergies and other allergens. If you’re an allergy sufferer, this means sneezing, congestion and watery eyes. In some cases ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery. If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...
Local urgent care centers in Danbury West, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...
While the Omicron variant B.1.1.529 of COVID-19 circulating around Connecticut, it’s not the only cause of sore throats during these bitter winter months. Flu, colds, and strep throat are common too. Of that list, strep throat is the only one that’s caused by a bacterial infection. It doesn’t come with respiratory symptoms like COVID-19, flu and colds do. AFC Urgent Care Danbury is here to help you learn about ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the throat. It produces hormones that regulate a variety of functions in the body, including metabolism, energy production, and body temperature. Unfortunately, thyroid disease is a common condition that affects millions of people in the United States. It is essential to be aware of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of thyroid disease in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With that being said ...
RSV is a viral respiratory tract infection that affects most infants and children. It’s usually a common virus that most children outgrow, but recently there has been an outbreak of cases throughout the U.S making it a threat to your children this winter season. On the other hand, adults who have not been previously infected or immunocompromised like our grandparents can get it, too. As we approach the holiday season, AFC Urgent Care ...
Diabetes is a serious health condition that continues to affect millions of people in the United States each year. In light of American Diabetes Month, AFC Urgent Care Danbury encourages everyone to get their blood sugar levels checked regularly and to take the necessary steps to avoid getting full blown diabetes. You don’t want to become another statistic! Diabetes is on the rise. Understanding the different types of diabetes People often confuse type 1 ...
Are you worried about getting sick this winter? So, are we! This year, we have more than just the flu and COVID-19 to worry about. Recently, there has been an outbreak of “monkeypox,” in several states. What’s next?! As we approach the winter holidays, we want you to stay informed and to take extra precautions against these viruses. Here we’ll share updates about these three viruses, and how to protect yourself from them ...
Late summer into early fall is the height of "angry bee" season. The next few weeks bees, especially yellow jackets and wasps are going to be aggressive and in a stinging mood. Afterall, they’re in survival mode as they no longer have the resources to maintain their hives. If you’re out with your family enjoying the last bit of summer, watch out, because bees are going to sting anything within close proximity of ...
It’s time for your child to get their back to school physcial! Why? Because it’s a new school year with potential health risks and….we can’t forget about updating yearly vaccinations or preparing for illnesses like the flu and COVID-19 this winter. Since kids will be back in school, the risk for spreading germs goes up. AFC Urgent Care Danbury is here to help you cross off “back to school” physicals off ...
UV Safety Awareness Month is a national campaign in July to remind people to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It's important to know what UV rays are and how they can affect your skin. As it turns out, UV rays are responsible for most skin cancers including melanoma and basal cell carcinoma and other harmful effects like sunburns and eye damage. In fact, ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the most ...
Preventative care is important for both men and women so that they can avoid major health issues. But, unlike women who do actually go to the doctor regularly, men have a tendency to avoid their annual checkups, or coming in when they have an injury. This is a big mistake because this habit of skipping a doctor’s appointment can lead to potential health threats. Men need to be aware of potential health issues and ...
As we begin to spend more time outdoors because of the warmer weather, it’s important that we prepare for ticks and bug season. Ticks and Lyme disease is not something to obsess over, but it’s definitely something you should keep in mind, especially if you live in Connecticut. Deer ticks especially, are tiny and can be very sneaky, latching onto you without you knowing. Lyme Disease is the most common tick borne illness ...
Over 26 million of people in the United States are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or STIs (sexually transmitted infections) every year. Pretty staggering, yes? If you are sexually active, you’re at risk for contracting an STD or STI. There is no magic pill that will give you immunity from all STDs. You can only stay informed, practice safer sex and get tested to reduce your chances of contracting one. STDs are silent ...
Did you know that we are heading into an early spring allergy season? Just like last year, we had a warmer than usual winter. Our bodies got used to the warm sporadic temperatures which in turn causes our immune systems to become hypersensitive. Tree and grass pollen are usually the culprits in the springtime and they’re now starting to bloom and spread pollen in the air. If you’re an allergy sufferer, this means ...
While the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is currently surging around Connecticut, it’s not the only source of sore throats during these bitter winter months. Flu, colds and strep throat are here as well, and we are seeing people for all of these ailments. Of that list, strep throat is the only one that’s caused by a bacterial infection. It doesn’t come with respiratory symptoms like COVID-19, flu and colds do. We know ...
If you’ve ever been asked to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, chances are you were asked to show your results from a PCR, or ‘polymerase chain reaction test. But, why are people still confused about the other testing options out there? You may have heard of antigen testing, molecular testing, PCR tests, rapid tests…so many tests! and are tilting your head saying, “aren’t they all the same thing? Which should ...
