There are certainly things that increase your risk of getting a kidney infection, but even so, they’re still quite rare. To learn more about kidney infections, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter provides some helpful information. What Typically Causes a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection usually happens when bacteria get into the urethra (the tube which carries urine out of the body) and travel up through the bladder and into the kidneys. Read on →

Yes, it definitely is. In fact, ear infections are one of the leading reasons parents take their children to the doctor. Even though they are common, ear infections can turn serious when left untreated or not treated promptly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter shares some helpful info on ear infections among children. What Is an Ear Infection? The commonly used term “ear infection” is known medically as acute otitis media, or a sudden infection in the middle ear, which is the space behind the eardrum. Read on →

No, they aren’t! While strep throat is a very common infection among children between the ages of 5 and 15, it can affect adults, too! In fact, according to the CDC, between 11,000 and 24,000 Americans get strep throat every year. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter provides some further info on strep throat below, so keep reading. What Exactly Is Strep Throat? According to the CDC, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by a bacteria group called A Streptococcus, or group A strep. Read on →

Did you know? Almost 10% of all Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes! This is a huge amount of people, so how does a person get the disease? Not to mention, what does it do to the body? Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team provides some helpful answers below. How Do People Get Diabetes? Unfortunately, the exact causes of diabetes are still unknown, but experts say things like family history, obesity and lack of exercise are some of the biggest risk factors. Read on →

Allergy season has officially lifted off. Or is it allergy season? How can we be sure that our sneezing and sniffling isn’t actually due to the coronavirus? Allergies and COVID-19 are two completely different animals, but their symptoms can sometimes look eerily similar. Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team further explains below. How Are Allergies and COVID-19 Different? COVID-19 and seasonal allergies cause two different reactions in the body. Those who have fallen ill from COVID-19 will usually experience system-wide symptoms, such as fever, body aches, chills, a sore throat, weakness and respiratory symptoms. Read on →

Yes! Because of this seemingly endless pandemic, symptoms of anxiety and depression have skyrocketed over the past couple of years. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 41.1% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in January 2021. This is almost four times the amount that adults reported in years past as 11% of adults reported similar symptoms in 2019. This is no way to live and there are ways to give your mental health a boost! Read on →

As COVID-19 still looms large, the worry of getting the virus does as well. The thought of getting the virus can be scary for many, but what should you actually expect from COVID-19 if you do get it? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is here to share some helpful information, so read on. How Bad Is Getting COVID-19? The WHO (World Health Organization) states that most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and can fully recover at home without requiring special treatment. Read on →

Not all illness is unavoidable, but as a parent, it is obviously a top priority to keep your children as safe and healthy as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is passionate about helping your family stay healthy during the pandemic. Read on as we explore some helpful tips to keep your kids feeling healthy and well. How Important Is Cleaning Surfaces? It’s very important! Germs can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, so cleaning them often is a great way to combat illness. Read on →

It has been hard for many of us to get adequate, sound sleep during this horrid pandemic, but sleep is still one of the most important ways we can keep our bodies happy and healthy. In fact, the CDC recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. If you have been able to get consistently good sleep, you’re not alone. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter highlights why sleep is important for the body and how to improve it. Read on →

This is a tricky question. The answer is, no, they aren’t similar viruses, but they are very similar illnesses. The flu and COVID-19 are similar in the fact that they are both viral respiratory illnesses, but the flu is caused by an infection with the influenza virus while COVID-19 is caused by an infection with a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter provides some more helpful information on the two viruses. Read on →