Cold, Flu & COVID-19 Treatment at AFC Urgent Care Waltham

Rapid Cold, Flu & COVID-19 Treatment Available in Waltham, MA

Respiratory illnesses spread like wildfire during the colder months. When we are spending more time indoors with less circulated air, illness-causing viruses can easily hop from person to person through airborne particles, lingering germs on commonly touched surfaces like doorknobs and elevator buttons, and direct contact with a sick person. At AFC Urgent Care Waltham, we’re prepared to provide rapid care for common viral infections like colds, cases of the flu and COVID-19 so that you can get on the road to recovery quickly.

If you’re feeling sick, walk into AFC Urgent Care Waltham. Our walk-in clinic specializes in providing prompt same-day care with short wait times. Patients can walk-in when it’s convenient for their schedule any day of the week and receive care for common respiratory illness symptoms like coughing, congestion, sore throats and more. We’re conveniently located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and provide same-day care for patients of all ages. Walk into the clinic today, or save your spot in advance below.

Same-Day Cold, Flu & COVID Symptom Diagnosis near Lexington, MA

Viral respiratory infections like the common cold, the flu and COVID can all present with similar symptoms. They primarily affect the respiratory system including the lungs, airway and throat, and sinuses. While common colds are more mild and often go away within a week on their own, COVID-19 and the flu can cause more severe symptoms and sometimes require medical treatment to fully resolve.

Early intervention is key to ensuring you recover quickly from your symptoms and don’t spread your illness to others. At AFC Urgent Care Waltham, we have a laboratory on-site to provide rapid diagnostic testing for these conditions, often with test results for COVID-19, the flu and colds available same or next-day. Our lab can test for a variety of common illnesses based on your specific symptoms, including rapid virus PCR testing and antibody testing for COVID-19, rapid flu testing, strep throat, and RSV.

Treatment Available for Respiratory Illnesses near Lincoln, MA

Treatment for viral respiratory illnesses like colds, the flu and COVID typically focus on symptom management and preventing the spread of symptoms to others. Viral infections cannot be treated with medications such as antibiotics, and usually are handled by your immune system within a few weeks. However, if your symptoms are severe such as a high or persistent fever, difficulty breathing, wheezing or coughing up discolored mucus, you may require additional medical care. When left untreated and improperly managed, symptoms from colds, the flu and COVID can turn into much more serious secondary infections like pneumonia or bronchitis.

Walk Into AFC Urgent Care Waltham for Rapid Respiratory Illness Symptom Relief in Waltham, MA

If you need prompt evaluation for respiratory illness symptoms, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Waltham. Our board-certified medical providers are experts in diagnosing and providing treatment for common conditions including colds, cases of the flu and COVID-19. Early action will ensure you recover quickly, and reduce your likelihood of spreading your illness to others. Our clinic also provides preventative care for patients of all ages during peak illness season, including vaccinations like flu shots.

We’re open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm, and never require patients to schedule an appointment in advance. Simply walk in when it’s convenient for prompt symptom diagnosis and treatment. We treat patients of all ages, and have short wait times. Our clinic offers competitive rates for self-paying patients, and we accept many medical insurance plans. To learn more about the services we provide and conditions we treat, give us a call at (781) 894-6900.