Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: The Key Differences

February 3, 2023

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 ...

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Allergy Symptoms Vs. COVID Symptoms

May 10, 2022

Allergy symptoms and COVID symptoms are likely to be the same as one another but the severity of symptoms are far different. Especially in the spring when pollen triggers reactions from allergic people, it is highly recommended that you know how to identify allergy triggers, likely contact with triggers, as well as COVID-19 risk factors to help decide self-diagnosis. Allergies and the symptoms Allergies are the physical repercussions that occur when the body is going ...

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What Type Of STD Testing Can I Get At An Urgent Care Center?

April 26, 2022

You should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if you have ever been sexually active. You don't need to show symptoms to get tested, because most sexually transmitted diseases don't show symptoms in the early stages. Regular testing helps to prevent other health concerns, such as infertility and cancer. Your chances of getting cured increases when the disease is detected early. You can get STD testing in an urgent Care center for ...

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What Commercial Drivers Need to Know Related to COVID-19 Safety

April 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide-reaching effect on all industries around the world, including long-haul trucking and commercial driving. Keeping up with pandemic safety measures can be challenging, so we’ve gathered some helpful information about FMCSA safety regulations. Below, you’ll find everything commercial drivers need to know related to COVID-19 safety. Why are There Regulations? Though the quarantines and lock-downs have ended, for the most part, it’s still essential that commercial ...

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The Most Common Allergy Triggers for Patients

April 15, 2022

If you have seasonal allergies, you know just how hard it can be to deal with them when the weather starts warming up! While most people love to see the flowers bloom and trees sprout leaves, you know that it means irritating allergy symptoms and unpredictable medications. As an allergy-sufferer, staying on top of common triggers will help give you the upper hand on avoiding them or properly treating symptoms. Keep reading for the most ...

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