Besides a Fever, What Are Other Flu Symptoms?

Besides a Fever, What Are Other Flu Symptoms?

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...
How to Tell if You Need an X-ray

How to Tell if You Need an X-ray

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...
Am I at Risk of Getting a Sinus Infection?

Am I at Risk of Getting a Sinus Infection?

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...
Is It Possible to Spread Shingles?

Is It Possible to Spread Shingles?

Not only is shingles extremely itchy and painful, but it’s contagious as well! While it’s true that only people who have had chickenpox in the past can get shingles, it’s still important to be very careful around others if you do have this viral skin infection. Our...
Ways to Prevent Nausea

Ways to Prevent Nausea

Feeling nauseous is the worst! It makes eating and drinking unenjoyable, and it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent this from happening to you on most occasions, and our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville...