by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yes, mono is a highly contagious viral illness. Although teens and young adults most often get sick with mono, anyone can get it. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights some important info that you need to know about mono below, so keep reading! What Is Mono?...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
A few months ago, “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections were extremely rare. The CDC predicted that breakthrough infections would be infrequent during the original strain of COVID-19, and even during the delta variant. However, this is not the case with omicron. Continue...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yes, it does. In fact, according to the CDC, viruses like the flu reach their peak between December and February. Why does this happen, though? Does the chilly weather have something to do with it? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is the worst! Even though this respiratory infection is a common one among young children, it causes a horrible-sounding cough that is tough for both parent and child to bear. Croup is common during the winter months, so how can you prevent your child from...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve likely had strep throat before, and you likely had it as a kid. In fact, according to the CDC, three out of 10 kids who have a sore throat really have strep throat. Strep throat is even more common among children and adults during the winter months, so it’s...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flu rates are already very high in our area! Getting the annual flu vaccine is the best thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick. While the flu vaccine is the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus, other health...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know? According to the National Institute of Health, six out of every 10 falls among seniors happen in the home. As an adult child, having elderly parents who live alone can be scary, so it’s truly in your best interest to ensure their home is as safe as it...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s safe to say that many of us have heard of sinusitis before, but do you even know what it is or if you’ve had it? Sinusitis is, perhaps, better known as a sinus infection, and nearly 31 million Americans get one each year. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yet another flu season is upon us, and it’s important to be careful this year in order to avoid a potential “twindemic” involving both the flu and COVID-19. During flu season, though, how are you supposed to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu when you...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ringworm is no fun, to say the least. Getting this type of rash is uncomfortable, but thankfully, it’s highly treatable and actually quite common. To learn more about this type of skin infection, read what our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has to say below! What Is...
