Blogs
Health tips and clinic news from our urgent care team in Acton and Canton.
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Sinus Infection or Just a Cold? When to See a Doctor
Facial pressure and a stuffy nose that won’t quit? Learn the signs of a sinus infection, what helps at home, and when to get checked.
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Stomach Bug Season: Norovirus Symptoms, Home Care and Prevention
Vomiting and diarrhea spreading through the house? Learn norovirus signs, how to prevent dehydration, stop the spread, and when to get care.
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Lingering Cough? Chest Cold, Bronchitis or Pneumonia
Most coughs fade on their own. Learn how to tell a chest cold from bronchitis or pneumonia, what helps at home, and when to get checked.
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RSV Season: Symptoms, Home Care and When to Get Help
RSV season is here in New England. Learn the signs of RSV, how to care for it at home, and when babies, kids or adults need…
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Pumpkin Carving Cuts: First Aid and When to Get Stitches
Pumpkin carving cuts are common each fall. Learn safer carving tips, first aid for small cuts, and when a cut needs stitches.
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Fall Allergies or a Cold? How to Tell and When to Get Care
Sneezing this fall? Learn how to tell fall allergies from a cold, simple ways to feel better, and when to visit urgent care in Acton or…
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Fall Sports Injuries: Sprains, Strains and Head Bumps
How to care for sprains and strains at home, when to get an X-ray, and the concussion warning signs every sports parent should know.
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Fall Yard Work Injuries: Raking, Ladders and When to Get Care
Raking leaves and cleaning gutters can strain your back or cause falls. Tips to stay safe, treat minor injuries and know when to get care.
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Ticks in the Fall: Lyme Disease Signs and Tick Bite Care
Deer ticks stay active in Massachusetts through fall. Learn how to prevent bites, remove a tick safely, and spot early Lyme disease signs.
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Flu, COVID-19 or strep? When to get tested
These three infections can feel alike, but the treatment is different for each. Here is when a quick test is worth it.
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