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Why You Actually Need a Primary Care Physician

Why You Actually Need a Primary Care Physician

In honor of National Primary Care week, we’re taking a look at the importance of having a primary care provider that you can trust–and access–as the months turn colder and busier. Recent studies have shown that many adults are foregoing visits to a primary care...

How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

More than any other time of the year, the sweltering summer months amp up the risk of heat-related illness. Experiencing very high or extended amounts of heat and humidity, coupled with the lack of adequate hydration, can set the stage for various heat-related...

Understanding Allergy Season: How Long Do Allergies Last?

Understanding Allergy Season: How Long Do Allergies Last?

You're not alone if you find yourself sneezing, sniffling, or rubbing itchy eyes as the seasons change. Millions of Americans experience seasonal allergies — often called hay fever — lasting between a few weeks and several months. But how long do allergies really...

Are Expired COVID Tests Accurate?

Are Expired COVID Tests Accurate?

If you’ve found an old COVID-19 test kit in your medicine cabinet, you may be wondering: Do expired tests still work? While some tests remain reliable beyond their printed expiration date, others may degrade over time, leading to false negatives or invalid results....

Rapid COVID Test vs. PCR – Which One Do You Need?

Rapid COVID Test vs. PCR – Which One Do You Need?

COVID-19 testing is essential for detecting infections, but choosing the best test can be confusing. Rapid antigen tests provide quick results in minutes but are less sensitive, while PCR tests offer high accuracy but take longer due to lab processing. This guide...

What Is Usually the First Sign of an STD?

What Is Usually the First Sign of an STD?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common but often misunderstood — especially when it comes to early signs. One of the most frequent questions we hear at AllCare Georgia is: What is usually the first sign of an STD? In this guide, we’ll walk through the most...

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