Recent Blog Posts

Do I Have Strep Throat Or COVID-19? What’s The Difference?

“I have a sore throat. Is it strep throat or COVID-19?”  “We’re seeing more patients than ever at our urgent-care centers who are reporting sore throats,” says Dr. Vincent Meoli, regional medical director of AFC in a recent interview.  Colds, flu, strep throat and COVID-19 are very common right now, especially in the colder months. With cases of COVID-19 surging, the easy go to these days is that it’s COVID. But, you can ...

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Rapid COVID-19 Tests: Know The Differences And Which One To Get

  Aren’t all COVID tests the same thing? No, they’re not all the same. Rapid COVID tests may all produce rapid results, but the method of testing or the type of test you decide upon has its differences. If you’re confused about which one to get, then you’re in the same boat as many other people, especially after the holidays. Chances are you may have been exposed,  as the Omicron variant is ...

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Recent Blogs

Dispelling Myths: Can Adults Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

HFMD is often perceived as an illness that only impacts young children, but adults can get hand, foot, and mouth, too. Dispelling ...

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How Long Do Fevers Last in Infants?

When your little one develops a fever, it's natural to worry and wonder, "How long do fevers last in infants?" Fevers ...

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Are Sugar Rushes Real and How Do They Work?

Are sugar rushes real? For decades, many parents have believed in the idea of a “sugar rush,” a phenomenon where kids become ...

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