by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the recent surge of the omicron variant, breakthrough COVID-19 infections have become much more common. The reason for this is that, due to its unique mutations, the omicron variant is far more transmissible than prior types of the COVID-19 virus. As a result,...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It sure seems like it! While there isn’t tons of conclusive evidence that explain why viruses tend to affect more people during the winter months, what we do know is that this idea is certainly more accurate than not. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team provides...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is a common respiratory infection among children. It most often occurs in children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old, and it will likely clear up within a week. Although serious croup complications are rare, croup is not something to take lightly. Our...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know? There are between 11,000 and 13,000 strep throat cases in the U.S. every year. Thankfully, though, strep throat is highly treatable and typically isn’t a huge cause for concern. Even though it’s treatable, if strep throat is left untreated, it can cause...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
The flu is certainly not fun to experience. You will almost certainly feel terrible, tired and achey. Plus, you will most likely have a fever if you do get sick with the flu. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team goes on to highlight the severity of flu symptoms below,...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
When kids fall at home, it’s typically no big deal. Their bones and muscles are bound to withstand much more punishment. When older adults fall, however, the results can be much more serious. In fact, since 2007, fall death rates have increased every year, according...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Does your head ever feel tight? Do you have a headache that feels like the pain gets worse whenever you bend over or down? If so, you’re probably dealing with a sinus headache. Sinus headaches are a symptom of sinus infections, and our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
During peak virus season, getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and for the flu are two of the best things you can do to stay safe and healthy! According to the CDC, it’s OK to get both vaccines at the same time, and our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team provides further...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you didn’t already know, ringworm isn’t actually what you might think it is. Despite its name, ringworm doesn’t have anything to do with worms! Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus, not a worm. This type of infection can happen among both humans...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that can be caused by numerous conditions. While they’re often caused by pregnancy and stomach bugs, feelings of nausea and vomiting can also be caused by loads of other things. Nausea and vomiting are awful feelings, but...
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