According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu has caused between 9.3 million and 49 million illnesses each year in the United States since 2010. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to know the signs to watch out for when it comes to having the flu, as well as ways to prevent the flu virus. What Is the Flu? Also known as “influenza,” the flu is an extremely contagious respiratory illness that is caused by viruses that affect the throat, lungs and nose. Read on →

As the summer months begin to end and a new fall season is upon us, it is important to make sure that while the summer season is about to go away, our healthy habits do not. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to make sure you continue on your healthy habits—or start some new ones—this fall. Read on as we offer some tips. How Can I Make Sure to Obtain Enough Vitamin D? Read on →

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 30.3 million people living in the United States have diabetes. Are you one of them? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants you to be aware of the early signs of diabetes so that you can seek medical attention as soon as possible for a treatment plan to get you back to living your life! Read on →

A new school year is just around the corner, and you know what that means—a new fall sports season! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent injuries this sports season so that your young athlete can have fun and stay in the game injury-free! What Are Some of the Benefits of Playing Sports as a Child? There is more to a sport than playing. Read on →

Can you believe it is already time to start talking about going back to school? It seems like the summer just began. But the reality is, that August 14th first day of school for Sevier County is right around the corner. Fortunately, there are a few summer weeks left. However, within those weeks, you are going to want to do all you can to prepare your child to go back to school. Read on →

No one wants to worry about bug bites during the summer season. All they want to be able to do is go outside and have some fun! But we live and work near the Smoky Mountains—and we know that there are bugs out there everywhere! That makes bug bites and stings a very real reality, especially during the summer. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some perspective on avoiding bug bites and when to seek medical attention. Read on →

Swimming is a favorite summer pastime. However, it can also come with a few dangers. Fortunately, with the proper precautions, swimming can be fun and injury-free! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to share a few tips about swimming and water safety to kick the season off right. Is It Safe to Swim By Yourself? Even if you are a professional swimmer, swimming is an activity that should never be done alone, especially since you never know what might happen. Read on →

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million people experience allergies every year, making them the sixth leading cause of chronic illness among Americans. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some tips on how you can tackle allergies this year in order to have a fun and relaxing summer! Am I Suffering From Allergies or a Cold? Cold and allergy symptoms can be very similar, making it difficult to tell which is which. Read on →

The summer season is right around the corner! Chances are that most of your days, if possible, will be spent outdoors rather than inside. And who can blame you? However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to make sure that you are staying as protected as possible outside so that you reduce your risk of skin cancer now and in the future. What Are My Chances of Getting Skin Cancer? Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one out of every three Americans are not getting the sleep they need each night. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share how you can get your family on a better sleep schedule during Family Wellness Month this May. Why Is Sleep So Important? Sleep isn’t just important for our physical health. It is vital for our mental health, too. Read on →