by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Strep throat is a common infection, and it’s most common among children. In fact, about 3 in 10 children with a sore throat actually have strep throat, according to the CDC. Strep throat is a highly treatable infection, and it typically won’t cause many serious...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many people are dealing with the flu right now—especially in our area. Unfortunately, Knoxville has been a flu hotspot over the past couple of weeks. If you are one of the many who have recently gotten the flu and are dealing with a fever, there are things you can do...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Falls in the home happen much more than they should. Since 2007, fall rates have increased every year. There are ways to prevent falls from happening and to lower your fall risk, and our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team highlights them below. Here’s what to do: Stay...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve had a sinus infection before, you know that it’s not a pleasant experience. There is a lot of mucus involved, and a fever is often a common symptom as well. Headaches can accompany a sinus infection, too, but how are you supposed to know if it’s a symptom of...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The winter months are not a welcoming time of year for sicknesses—especially during the age of COVID-19. With fewer mask mandates and no more social distancing, the concern of a “twindemic” of the flu and COVID-19 is higher this year than it was last year. As we enter...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
While eczema typically isn’t very painful, it can be extremely annoying to deal with. This form of dry, cracked skin seems to always flare up at the most inconvenient of times and is something that many people deal with throughout life. While eczema can’t really be...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s safe to say that almost every single one of us knows the feeling of being nauseous, and we all know it’s not a pleasant feeling. When those nauseous feelings arise, it can be tough to know what to do in the moment to treat them. Luckily, our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
UTIs and yeast infections often are mentioned in the same sentence, and understandably so. They’re both uncomfortable infections, but are they the same thing? No, they aren’t, and our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides some helpful information on both of these...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here’s a sobering thought: Even amidst a global pandemic, America’s STD rate is at a record high, according to the CDC. In fact, experts estimate that the number of sexually transmitted diseases among Americans now totals more than 110 million! Because of this, it’s...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
For some of us, the word “boil” is enough to make our skin crawl. It’s no secret that boils are extremely uncomfortable to deal with, but they’re actually more common than you might realize. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team is here to provide some helpful information...
