Aside from flu season, winter brings up a whole list of ailments each year. From general exercise to dry January, it is possible to stay healthy and fit while it’s cold. It can be easy to stay healthy with small improvements to keep in mind everyday. For any illnesses that have you feeling under the weather, …
If you suffer from a host of skin problems during winters, such as itchiness, rashes, and inflammation, you are suffering from cases of eczema. Chronic eczema has seven types. These include stasis dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, nummular eczema, dyshidrotic eczema, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. Our physicians at AFC Urgent Care Vernon can help you determine …
As of late December, we have rolled out 2 new COVID-19 vaccines that were approved for emergency use. This is great news. Connecticut has been one of the leaders of distribution and vaccination and we plan to keep it that way, with important information and guidance for residents in our communities. Now that there are …
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RSV is an infection of the upper respiratory tract and the lungs. It is extremely common in young children, but adults and older children can also catch RSV. While it is a very manageable illness, there are no specific treatment options or vaccines to stop it. AFC Urgent Care Vernon has information regarding symptoms and …
Bronchitis can feel like a never-ending cough. It can take up to ten days to clear up, and with COVID-19 looming around every corner, adding Bronchitis into the mix can leave you feeling exhausted. AFC Urgent Care Vernon has the answer to help you treat your acute Bronchitis this flu season. Since many illnesses stem …
Ready for another COVID-19 restricted holiday? This time, you should be planning for smaller gatherings and limiting your chance of exposure. New COVID-19 cases have been reported throughout Connecticut and there are over 45 locations that have high cases of the virus around the U.S. Governor Lamont has kept us in Phase 2.1 since early …
People often talk about COVID-19 testing like it means only one thing. But in reality, approval agencies from around the world have granted emergency-use authorization to more than 200 different tests meant to detect a current or past infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As testing increases and options for COVID-19 have become …
With so many things going on this year, having a healthy holiday does not necessarily mean not catching a cold. It’s important to keep your physical and mental health at the top of your mind throughout the entire winter. There can be a lot of overwhelming pressure to maintain a sense of happiness while also …
COVID-19 and the flu share many similar symptoms, and with flu season right around the corner, it’s important to understand the differences between the two. Both viruses are spread the same way – through droplets from the respiratory system that are inhaled through the mouth or nose of another person nearby. It’s estimated that up …
Before sending out invitations to your Thanksgiving feast, or making travel plans, you should prepare for another COVID-19 restricted holiday.This time, however, you should be planning for smaller gatherings and limiting your chance of exposure. New COVID-19 cases have been reported throughout Connecticut and there are over 60 communities that have high cases of the …
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