Should I Seek Medical Care for a Dog Bite?

Should I Seek Medical Care for a Dog Bite?

Getting bitten by an animal can happen to anybody. Whether it’s the family dog that bites you or a wild animal doing so out of protection, bites hurt and they can certainly be a reason for concern. Should all bites be medically treated, though? Our AFC Urgent Care...
Are Rapid Strep Tests Accurate?

Are Rapid Strep Tests Accurate?

Yes, they are! Strep throat is most common among children between the ages of 5 and 15, but adults aren’t immune from getting the infection. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Athens, TN team shares some helpful information about strep throat and AFC’s rapid test accuracy...
When Should I Be Worried About a Rash?

When Should I Be Worried About a Rash?

Camp Fairview and TWU Summer Camps are fun, but no child is immune to getting a rash at some point during these fun summer events. If your child gets a rash, how are you, as the parent, supposed to know if it’s something that will go away after a few days or if it’s a...
How to Do First Aid on Basic Cuts

How to Do First Aid on Basic Cuts

Properly caring for a cut or minor laceration isn’t easy in the moment. In fact, it can be quite intimidating! While most cuts will heal on their own, some will ultimately require stitches to heal properly. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to know how to do...
What Do I Need to Know About X-rays?

What Do I Need to Know About X-rays?

Generally, X-rays certainly aren’t something that any of us want to get as they can be inconvenient and expensive, but they are one of the greatest tools we have to check up on the well-being of our bodies. If you haven’t had an X-ray before, what should you know...