According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most American adults experience two to three colds a year. They’re incredibly common—and for good reason, since they’re also incredibly contagious. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to share some insight about how you can catch a cold, as well as what you can do to find relief from common cold symptoms as soon as possible! How Is a Cold Transmitted? Read on →

While we might think of the fall and winter as cold and flu season, strep throat is also common. It can be difficult to tell whether you’re just dealing with a sore throat or whether you have strep throat, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to offer some insight. How Do You Catch Strep Throat? Strep throat is actually a very contagious infection. Someone just sneezing or coughing in your direction puts you at an increased risk of catching the illness, since the virus is spread through airborne droplets. Read on →

With the holidays arriving, you know what that means—food, food and food! But even with all the tasty treats ahead, it is still possible to stick with your healthy habits. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to offer you tips on how you can still enjoy the holiday season while taking the best possible care of yourself. How Can I Lighten Up Holiday Meals for Those With Diabetes? Read on →

November is known as Bladder Health Month! Most of us do not think about our bladder until issues arise, but now’s a good time to brush up on bladder health. In today’s blog, our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to talk about bladder spasms, a relatively common bladder health issue. Are Bladder Spasms Normal? Although no one wants to experience a bladder spasm, it does occur often. Read on →

It is something we have heard for years and years—the rumor that the flu shot will give you the flu. But the facts are: The flu shot contains inactivated versions of the flu virus, so you cannot get the flu from the flu shot. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to share some insight into why the flu shot is still your best defense and other facts about the flu. Read on →

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. But the risk of skin cancer doesn’t have to keep you indoors. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to share some tips on protecting your skin this summer. What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer occurs when abnormal skin cells form, which is usually caused by the sun. There are three different types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Read on →

Some days, it can feel like stress is a consistent part of life. While some level of stress is normal, too much stress can have a negative impact on your life and your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Spring Hill wants to offer some perspective on managing stress. How Can I Stop Worrying? Worry is a key aspect of the stress we face. When worry gets the best of us, it also gets the best of our health. Read on →