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American Family Care: Why It Is Much More Than Urgent Care
American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care and accessible primary care, is now serving patients in Old Bridge, New Jersey. AFC Old Bridge, a new state-of-the-art medical facility, is located at 1120 US-9, near Wal-Mart.
“AFC Old Bridge is now open seven days a week for patients who need to see a medical provider right away, whether it is for a rapid COVID test, another sudden illness like flu or RSV, or even a broken bone,” explained Dr. Krishna Konakondla, Medical Director of AFC Old Bridge.
The healthcare services provided at AFC not only save local familie…
Similar To Long COVID, Long Cold Symptoms Can Linger Well After Infection, New Study Says
Similar to the pattern seen in long COVID, lingering symptoms following other infections, including common colds, flu, and pneumonia may be just as common, a new study says.
Long colds often go undiagnosed due to the wide range of symptoms and lack of diagnostic tests and can linger for more than four weeks after the initial infection, according to the study from Queen Mary University of London published in The Lancet on Friday, Oct. 6.
Long COVID is estimated to affect at least 10 percent of people infected with COVID-19, with far higher incidence among those hospitalized.
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Covid-19: CT Flu Cases Plummet Amid Pandemic
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, health officials in Connecticut are reporting a lower than the normal number of flu cases.
On Friday, Jan. 8, the state Department of Public Health released the state's latest flu numbers which showed that, as of Saturday, Jan. 2, only 32 people had tested positive for flu in the state.
Of the 32, 11 people were hospitalized and only one person died, said officials with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
In addition to the low number of cases, the number of people getting the flu also dropped from 1.17 percent to just .95 percent, the…
Cold? Flu? This Urgent Care Center Has You Covered
When you're experiencing symptoms of a cold or worse, the flu, you likely don't have the time or energy to wait to be seen by your primary care physician, who may be booked for days out.
Fortunately, there is a faster option: urgent care.
One particular urgent care, PhysicianOne Urgent Care (1030 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York 10543), specializes in helping patients get the care they need, whether cold or flu (and more), when they need it most. Colds and other ailments don’t wait to strike when it’s convenient for you; that’s why PhysicianOne Urgent Ca…
Here's How Many Flu Cases Have Been Reported In Nassau, Suffolk
Cases of the flu are on the rise throughout New York State, as flu season kicked into high gear with the holiday season approaching.
Statewide, during the week ending on Friday, Dec. 7, cases of the flu have risen by 60 percent over the previous week, with 1,839 cases reported by New Yorkers. 4,989 cases have been reported statewide during the current flu season.
In the Metro region - which is considered Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties - there were 384 cases reported last week.
Locally, on Long Island, 180 new cases were reported, …
Flu Activity On The Rise: Here's How Many Cases Have Been Reported In Rockland, Orange Counties
Cases of the flu are on the rise throughout New York State, as flu season kicked into high gear with the holiday season approaching.
Statewide, during the week ending on Friday, Dec. 7, cases of the flu have risen by 60 percent over the previous week, with 1,839 cases reported by New Yorkers. 4,989 cases have been reported statewide during the current flu season.
In the Metro region - which is considered Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties - there were 384 cases reported last week.
Locally, in Orange County, 32 new cases were reported,…
Flu Activity On The Rise: Here's How Many Cases Have Been Reported In Dutchess County
Cases of the flu are on the rise throughout New York State, as flu season kicked into high gear with the holiday season approaching.
Statewide, during the week ending on Friday, Dec. 7, cases of the flu have risen by 60 percent over the previous week, with 1,839 cases reported by New Yorkers. 4,989 cases have been reported statewide during the current flu season.
In the Metro region - which is considered Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties - there were 384 cases reported last week.
Locally, in Dutchess County, five new cases were repor…
