Get a Flu Test Fast if You’re in Stone Harbor, NJ
Do you ever browse websites when you suspect you have flu symptoms and think that the symptoms listed are similar to those of a cold and other respiratory illnesses? In fact, it can be difficult to be sure you have the flu based on symptoms alone. A flu test administered by qualified medical professionals is the best way to accurately diagnose influenza and get appropriate treatment. But perhaps your primary care physician’s schedule is fully booked or you can’t get there during normal workday hours. If you live in the Stone Harbor, New Jersey, area, you can get a flu test fast at one of Cape Regional Urgent Care’s walk-in clinics near you.
We have three urgent care clinics in Cape May County, including two that are only a few minutes’ drive from Stone Harbor. All of our clinics are fully staffed with highly trained professionals so that we can offer exceptionally short wait times. Our clinics also offer many on-site services, including flu tests. And we’re open for extended hours daily, including weekends, making our urgent care clinics a terrific alternative to seeking after-hours flu treatment at the hospital emergency room.
Who Should Get a Flu Test?
Although most people who contract the flu will recover with rest and over-the-counter medication, there are some people who should receive flu treatment as soon as symptoms appear. These people include:
- Those with underlying medical conditions that make them more susceptible to serious flu complications
- Infants and children younger than 5
- Anyone 65 and older
When you visit Cape Regional Urgent Care, you’ll discuss your symptoms with a board-certified doctor in a private exam room. Your doctor will determine whether a flu test is appropriate for you and, if so, you can receive one at our in-house lab. Based on the results, your doctor will provide you with a treatment plan that may include prescription medication that can help ease your symptoms and speed up your recovery.
For more information about our flu tests and other flu-related services, including flu shots, contact Cape Regional Urgent Care today or simply walk into one of our clinics and speak with our friendly staff. For the shortest wait time, use our online check-in service before you start driving to one of our clinics located in the Stone Harbor area.
