Cold, Flu & COVID-19 Care at AFC Urgent Care Medford

Same-Day Respiratory Illness Evaluation in Medford, MA

Coughs, congestion, fever, and sore throats are common signs of viral respiratory infections. These illnesses spread easily in shared environments and can disrupt daily life quickly. During the winter months, viral respiratory illnesses like colds, the flu and COVID-19 can spread quickly around a community. Getting vaccinated can help reduce the spread and prevent severe symptoms, but cases can still arise, even for vaccinated individuals. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness, you can count on AFC Urgent Care Medford for rapid same-day care in Medford, Massachusetts.

At AFC Urgent Care Medford, our walk-in urgent care clinic offers prompt medical evaluation and treatment options to help patients recover from common respiratory illnesses. Our clinic is built around convenience, allowing patients to walk in without appointments and receive rapid care from experienced medical providers in a comfortable setting. We’re open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm, simply walk in when it’s convenient or save your spot online in advance to save time.

On-Site Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Testing near Medford, MA

If you’re feeling under the weather, AFC Urgent Care Medford provides convenient, same-day care for patients experiencing symptoms of cold, flu, or COVID-19 in Medford, Massachusetts. Our medical team is here to help identify the cause of your symptoms and guide you toward recovery as quickly as possible.

Identifying the cause of respiratory symptoms is an important step in recovering from a respiratory illness like a cold, the flu or COVID-19. Our walk-in clinic offers on-site diagnostic testing to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Our laboratory provides same or next-day results for COVID-19, flu tests, allowing your provider to create an informed care plan during your visit.

Treatment Options for Cold, Flu and COVID-19 near Medford, MA

Treatment for viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, the flu and common colds focuses on reducing symptom severity, supporting the immune system, and monitoring symptoms for signs of complications or secondary infections. When you visit AFC Medford for treatment, your provider will evaluate your symptoms, discuss symptom progression. Diagnostic testing may be performed and based on the results, your provider will advise at home care. In severe cases, antiviral medications may be necessary. However, antiviral medications are only effective if administered within the first 48 hours of symptom onset, so early diagnosis is critical.

Get Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Treatment by Visiting AFC Urgent Care Medford

Respiratory illnesses like colds, the flu and even COVID-19 are very common, and can easily spread from person to person during the colder months of the year. Early diagnosis and proper symptom management can help reduce overall recovery time. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a respiratory infection, AFC Urgent Care Medford offers convenient diagnostic testing and treatment for patients in Medford, Massachusetts and the surrounding areas.

Our clinic is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, and we accept walk-ins. We treat patients of all ages, offer short wait times, and accept most major medical insurance plans. Affordable self-pay options are also available. Call (617) 582-2800 to learn more about the services we provide and conditions we’re able to treat.