by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders affect millions of Americans every year. While the symptoms that you continue to experience might seem commonplace to you, they might be a sign that you are actually experiencing a GI disease. Since many GI diseases share...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mono (medically known as mononucleosis) is a common illness, and it’s especially common among young adults. It’s often referred to as the “kissing disease,” since it is most often transmitted to others by kissing or sharing of bodily fluids, like saliva. Extreme...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CDC has stated that “breakthrough” omicron cases are likely, but why? According to experts, vaccine efficacy is lower against omicron, due to the fact that omicron’s mutations make it more transmissible than other variants and more able to evade the passive...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that the flu has always gotten worse during this time of year, but why does that happen? And why are other viruses more common, too? Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Causes an Uptick in...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is a scary-sounding respiratory infection. If you are a parent, it’s likely that your child has dealt with it before. While the cough that comes along with croup is not for the faint of heart, it’s typically easy to treat and isn’t usually a huge cause for...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Strep throat is a common infection, as between 11,000 and 13,000 Americans will get it each year. It’s also more common during the winter seasons, but it remains highly treatable. Below, our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides further info on strep throat and...
