by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are very common, but they can be quite severe for some. Although many Americans experience acute GI diseases each year, over 20 million Americans deal with chronic GI diseases each year, too. Read on to learn more about GI diseases from...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Infectious mononucleosis, or “mono,” as it’s most commonly known, is a viral infection. Teens and young adults are the two age groups it most often affects, but anyone can get it, no matter how old they are. Although symptoms aren’t usually very severe, they can last...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Breakthrough infections are things that no one wants to see happen. Despite our efforts to get vaccinated and boosted, the omicron variant has still found ways to affect the fully vaccinated, which has been disheartening. However, it’s not a reason to give up hope....
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s safe to assume you’re aware that the winter months are notorious for bringing a slew of viruses along with them. In the past, the flu has been the thing that most of us focused our time and attention on avoiding, but with the prevalence of COVID-19, things have...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is a common illness among young children. Many kids between the ages of 3 months and 5 years get it, but it’s typically not a huge cause for concern as most cases can be treated without seeking medical help. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team provides more...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
No, it’s not. While it’s true that strep throat isn’t a particularly dangerous infection, it can become dangerous when it isn’t taken care of in a timely manner. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team explains why below, so keep reading! What Causes Strep Throat? Strep...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
When most of us think of the flu, we think of having a high fever. While this is, indeed, true in most flu cases, a fever isn’t the only flu symptom to be aware of. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team highlights some other flu symptoms to be on the lookout for this...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
As much as we don’t want it to be the case, injuries happen. In fact, injuries in the home are very common among older adults, as more than one in four people ages 65 and older fall at home. In-home falls can result in broken bones, which can be serious, life-altering...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Due to the prevalence of things allergens and viruses during the fall and winter, sinus infections are much more common during this time of year. In fact, did you know that nearly 31 million Americans deal with a sinus infection every year? Because these types of...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
No, it’s not! In fact, the CDC has stated that getting both vaccines at the same time is completely safe. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team highlights why getting both vaccines at the same time is OK below, so keep reading. How Safe Is It to Get a COVID-19 and Flu...
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