There are many situations that may arise to bring forth the question: ‘Do I have an STI?’ The one night stand, the holiday fling, the ex who confesses to having cheated on you; any of these circumstances put you at risk for contracting an STI or STD. The problem is that even if you have …
Testing just became easier for schools, municipalities and local businesses. AFC Urgent Care is now offering our very cool COVID-19 mobile van testing for on site testing. It’s a perfect solution for businesses with higher risk of exposure to COVID-19 and in-person events that may take place in the future. AFC Urgent Care Vernon is …
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Certain insect bites are more prominent in the Springtime. It’s important to recognize common symptoms and know when you should seek medical attention. AFC Urgent Care Vernon can help to treat all insect bites that are not life-threatening. Any patient who suffers from anaphylaxis from certain insect stings or bites should visit an emergency room right away. …
Spring has sprung early this year, and most likely, so have your spring allergies. Spring allergies usually occur when your immune system overreacts to an outdoor allergen, such as pollen. The most common allergens are pollen from wind-pollinated plants, such as trees, grasses, and weeds. If you’re one of the millions of people who have …
The total amount of air you can hold is the maximum capacity of your lungs. As you get older, lung capacity and function tend to decrease. You even become more vulnerable to certain chronic lung conditions and can experience bouts of breathlessness and breathing difficulties. If you are not careful, you can lose the good …
The flu is a fairly common condition, and typical symptoms range from a runny nose and body aches to high fevers and coughs. Fatigue and feeling exhausted throughout the day are also common symptoms. But did you know often these typical flu-symptoms are part of another illness that we mistake as flu? Let’s look at …
Are you next in line to get COVID-19 vaccinated? A lot of you have probably heard the great news about ages 65+ being able to schedule their vaccines. As many of you are still waiting, some of you are unsure about the process of how to make an appointment in Connecticut. Getting an appointment for …
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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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