Flu Treatment at Urgent Care
Urgent care is an excellent choice for flu diagnosis and treatment, especially when you need same-day care.
What Urgent Care Offers
- Rapid flu test: Results in 15-20 minutes
- Antiviral medication: Tamiflu (most effective within 48 hours)
- IV fluids: For dehydration from fever/vomiting
- Symptom relief: Fever reducers, cough medicine
When to Go
Visit urgent care if you have:
- Sudden onset of fever (100°F+)
- Body aches and chills
- Severe fatigue
- Cough and sore throat
- Symptoms started within last 48 hours (for Tamiflu)
When to Go to ER Instead
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Confusion or altered mental state
- Severe dehydration (can't keep fluids down)
- High-risk groups with severe symptoms
Cost
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Visit + flu test | $100-$150 |
| Tamiflu (generic) | $30-$80 |
| IV fluids (if needed) | $150-$300 |