Mono is an infectious illness that many people will get. In fact, nearly 90% of people will come in contact with the virus that causes it, the Epstein-Barr Virus, by the time they are 35 years old. While mono can be tough to deal with, it will usually clear up within around a month without treatment. Learn more about this common illness from our AFC Urgent Care Easley team below. Read on →

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have been extremely effective in lowering the coronavirus infection rates all across the globe. “Breakthrough” infections have been occurring much more often than they used to, but this doesn’t mean that vaccinations aren’t doing their job. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides more helpful info on breakthrough infections and vaccine efficacy below, so keep reading! What Should I Know About Breakthrough Infections? A breakthrough infection, according to the CDC, occurs when a person tests positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after being fully vaccinated, including receiving a booster dose when eligible. Read on →

Experts have recently predicted that COVID-19 will become seasonal, similar to the flu. With all the pain that the pandemic has caused us, can that really happen? And why do viruses become more severe during the winter months in the first place? Our AFC Urgent Care Easley ream shares some helpful answers below, so keep reading! Do Viruses Become More Contagious in the Winter? Yes and no. While a virus’ symptoms don’t typically get worse during the winter, they become more prevalent, due to cold weather creating an ideal habitat for them to thrive. Read on →

Croup is a common infection that affects young children, but there has recently been a new development among this illness: Recent research has found that some kids who test positive for COVID-19 also have croup symptoms. Continue reading to learn more about croup, COVID-19 and the omicron variant, from our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley! What Is Croup? Croup is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. It affects children ages 3 months to 5 years old and causes enlargement of the airways and vocal cords, resulting in breathing difficulties and a harsh cough that sounds like a high-pitched seal or dog bark. Read on →

Yes, it is. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, and bacterial infections almost always need antibiotics to be adequately treated. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team shares some further info on strep throat below, so keep reading! What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. It’s a relatively common infection, as between 11,000 and 13,000 cases happen every year, according to the CDC. Read on →

Unfortunately, it’s likely that your risk of getting the flu is higher this year compared to last year, due to the high flu rates in our state. Plus, less social distancing and reduced mask-wearing will increase your flu risk. Even though flu risk is higher this year, there are still lots of ways you can stay safe this winter! Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Easley team highlights what to know about the virus and how you can prevent yourself from getting it. Read on →

It’s safe to say that most of us have experienced a sinus infection before. More than 30 million Americans will get a sinus infection each year, and many of these cases happen during the winter. Want to learn more about sinus infections? Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some helpful information on them below, so keep reading! What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue that surrounds the sinuses, which are hollow spaces within the bones between the eyes, behind the cheekbones and in the forehead. Read on →

Yes, you can. Since the illnesses are caused by different viruses, you can contract both of them at the same time. To learn more about what getting both illnesses at the same time could look like, check out the information our AFC Urgent Care Easley team shares below. Why Can You Get COVID-19 and the Flu at the Same Time? COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, while the flu is caused by the influenza virus. Read on →

It’s not possible to get shingles unless you’ve had chickenpox before. While this is the case, shingles is actually more common than you might think. Approximately one in three people in the United States will have shingles at some point in their life, according to the CDC. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides more information on this viral rash below, so keep reading. What Is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Read on →

It’s safe to say that you’ve either heard of eczema before or you are currently deal with it, but do you actually know what it is? Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects a huge number of people across the globe. In fact, nearly 10% worldwide deal with it! While eczema is typically a chronic condition for many, there are ways to limit the amount of flare-ups experienced. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides further helpful information below. Read on →