In the fall, there are many different types of illnesses that you should watch out for. Keep your family safe this week by taking preventative measures against common fall illnesses. Learn about when you should get vaccinated against the flu this fall. The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot The flu shot offers protection against the flu throughout flu season. In many areas, flu shots become available as early as August. However, flu season ...

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With the warm summer months behind us, you may think that seasonal allergies are also a thing of the past. However, fall brings its own allergens that will leave you with irritating symptoms, sometimes for weeks at a time. Learn more about the symptoms of fall allergies and when to seek medical help at urgent care. Fall Allergy Symptoms & Causes Although plants are mostly dead, allergies are everywhere in the fall. This is due to ...

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As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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