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Understanding The Risks Of RSV And The Flu: A Comprehensive Guide

As we dive into the colder months, it's crucial to understand the potential health risks that come along with it. It's not just the common cold and flu we need to be aware of but also the lesser-known yet equally perilous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). While often mistaken for the flu due to their similar symptoms, RSV and the flu are distinct in several ways. With that being said, AFC Urgent Care West ...

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COVID-19, The Flu, and Monkeypox?: How to Prepare

While COVID-19 is still circulating nationwide, we’re now entering flu season. Don’t overlook the importance of getting a flu shot. COVID-19 and the Flu can knock you down.  If you're wondering when to get the flu or COVID-19, The CDC announced that you can get both vaccines at the SAME time and ideally before the start of the 2022 flu season. Both the  flu shot and COVID-19 vaccines are not designed to ...

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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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