Flu

All Day Medical Care Clinic

Behavioral & Medical Specialists in Gaithersburg, Urbana, Columbia, Silver Spring, & Bethesda, MD

There’s nothing quite like the flu to knock you off your feet. With a whole host of symptoms that come on suddenly, the influenza virus is an extremely unwelcome addition to your body. That’s why All Day Medical Care Clinic offers walk-in and urgent care flu treatment from their Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Columbia, Maryland, and Urbana, Maryland, office seven days a week. They also have a satellite office with limited hours in Silver Spring, Maryland, for your convenience. For the flu treatment you need, visit their office for walk-in urgent care, call them, or schedule an appointment online.

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Flu Q & A

What is the flu?

Influenza — or the flu, for short — is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory infections. The symptoms of the flu usually appear quickly. They include:

Fatigue
Fever
Headaches
Sore throat
Cough
A congested or runny nose
Body aches
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea

How can I tell if I have the flu or a cold?

The flu and cold have similar symptoms. If you’re coughing with a sore throat and a runny nose, you’re probably wondering if you’re sick with a cold or influenza. There are two main questions you can ask yourself.

Did my symptoms appear quickly?
Do I have a fever or headache?

If you answer yes to both of those questions, you most likely have the flu. To be sure, visit All Day Medical Care Clinic. The dedicated team provides you with an accurate diagnosis so you can start with effective treatment as quickly as possible.

How is the flu treated?

Because the flu is a virus, antivirals are the most effective way to treat it. These medications are most effective when you take them in the first couple days of contracting the flu.

That’s why it’s important to visit All Day Medical Care Clinic as soon as you start experiencing symptoms. When applied early, these antivirals shorten your sick time and lessen your symptoms.

Even if you don’t take antivirals, flu symptoms usually clear up on their own in a week or less provided you take care of yourself. That includes getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of fluids.

All Day Medical Care Clinic is available to tailor a home treatment plan to help you recover as quickly as possible.

Do I need to make an appointment to get flu treatment?

All Day Medical Care Clinic knows that you don’t want to wait to get the care you need to get relief from your flu symptoms. That’s why they’re open seven days a week and welcome walk-in patients of all ages.

If you’re living with flu symptoms, don’t hesitate to seek treatment so you can get on the road to recovery. Walk into All Day Medical Care Clinic, call them to set up an urgent care appointment, or schedule your visit online.

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