You seem to have made it through flu season so far unscathed. But there might be another virus lurking that you were not expecting—the common cold. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to offer you tips on how you can combat common cold symptoms so that you can start feeling as good as new ASAP! How Do We Catch a Cold? The common cold is an extremely contagious virus, and a person can spread germs a day before even experiencing any symptoms. Read on →

Are you worried about serving a side of food poisoning with your holiday meal? Don’t be! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to offer you some tips on how you can prevent food poisoning from happening at your next holiday event. Who Is Most at Risk for Food Poisoning? Anyone can get food poisoning when coming in contact with a contaminated food or beverage item. However, there are some people who are at a higher risk than others when it comes to food poisoning. Read on →

Are you feeling under the weather? While we might think of this as cold and flu season, those aren’t the only illnesses that can hit this season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna wants to offer you tips on what you can do to combat a sinus infection if one should occur. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection, which is also known as sinusitis, occurs when the lining of your nasal passages becomes swollen and inflamed. Read on →

No one wants to be stuck at home with the flu over the holidays. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna has some tips on how you can both prevent the flu and treat it promptly if you’re diagnosed. Can the Flu Shot Give You the Flu? The myth is that the flu vaccine can cause you to get the flu. But that’s just plain incorrect! The flu shot is made up of inactivated flu virus, meaning it cannot give you the flu. Read on →

With November being National Healthy Skin Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Smyrna thought there was no better time than now to remind you of steps you can take to protect your skin from skin cancer—even during the colder months of the year! Who Is at Risk for Skin Cancer? Anyone can get skin cancer, and the risk for skin cancer increases as you age. However, certain groups of people are at a higher risk—this includes those who have spent a lot of time in the sun, those who have been sunburnt frequently, those who have fair skin, those with blue eyes, and those with blonde or red hair. Read on →