For the last few years, summer in Connecticut has been wrought with a few insect related health alerts that we need to be aware of. Ticks, especially Lyme Disease carrying deer ticks are one, Zika and West Nile virus, transmitted via mosquitos are the others. Last summer alone, 19 Connecticut towns reported mosquitos carrying the West […]
We love the fourth of July. It’s a wonderful day, weekend… often week… filled with backyard bar-b-ques, celebrations, and fireworks. But for about 230 families a year, it also means a trip to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an average 230 fireworks-related injuries near and on the 4th of […]
Plants can brighten up a landscape, but some can be dangerous! This summer, AFC Urgent Care wants you to watch out for these poisonous plants, and to know what to do if you come into contact with them!
Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are the big three when it comes to poisonous plants — […]
Back in February, President Obama called for congress to take urgent action and take steps to protect against Zika Virus. To date that still has not happened, and therefore, as we head into summer and mosquito season, it is up to us all to take smart, preventative action of our own to guard against the […]
Mother thought she knew best when you were growing up, but even the most informed and well-meaning mothers sometimes gave us advice that we later discovered wasn’t quite right. AFC/Urgent Care Danbury made a list of some of the most popular pieces of motherly health tips and evaluated them to uncover what was fact and what was mere […]
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs (sometimes called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs) affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. In the U.S. alone there are approximately 20 million new cases each year, about half of which occur among youth ages 15-24 years.
STD or […]
Spring sports have begun! We want to give you some tips to avoiding injuries this season for both you and your children:
6 Tips to Prevent Spring Sports Injuries:
1) Get a sports physical: While usually required, even if they are not, it is a good idea to receive a physical to screen for any possible issues or potential injury […]
Spring has sprung in the northeast, and apart from the trick snowfall we’re experiencing on the first official day of spring (very funny, Mother Nature)- for allergy sufferers this can mean the start of misery season for folks who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Often, allergy symptoms are confused with a cold or flu since many of […]
February is National Heart Health Month.
Heart disease can be controlled, even in those with genetic risk factors. There are always things you can be doing, especially if you are at risk for heart disease to help prevent heart disease or a heart attack.
That being said, knowing the top warning signs of a heart attack is critical for prompt […]
President Obama recently called for urgent action to be taken to protect against Zika Virus. It’s all over the news, and just last week, the first Zika case in Connecticut was reported . Should we be worrying about Zika Virus in Connecticut?
Let’s address some basic questions about Zika Virus first.
What is Zika Virus?
The Zika virus […]
