Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when a high number of people are in need of medical care. From a simple flu shot to treating a major sports injury, the medical community sees higher rates during the fall than any other time of the year. If you’re trying to decide where to receive the treatment that you need, these are all reasons that you should consider a walk-in clinic! 

Illness Prevention and Treatment

Walk-in clinics are the most convenient way to receive your flu vaccine and try to prevent the illness before it strikes. Walk-in clinics don’t require an appointment, are open longer than your doctor’s office, and will work with your insurance company to provide the flu shot at little to no cost to you. If you’ve waited too long to prevent an illness and are in need of treatment instead, we can help with that too! From a stuffy nose to a bad case of bronchitis, your local walk-in clinic will be able to diagnose and provide the medication you need to treat your condition. Even if the condition can’t be healed, we can help to make symptoms more manageable. 

An Alternative to the Emergency Room

Walk-in clinics are the ideal alternative to the emergency room. ER’s are known to have long wait times because they treat the most severe patients first, leaving less severe cases waiting for hours at a time. Alternatively, walk-in clinics treat on a first come first serve basis. That means even if you’re only here for a flu shot, you’ll still be seen in a reasonable amount of time! Walk-in clinics offer many of the same services as an emergency room at a fraction of the cost. 

Quick Treatment When Injury Strikes

When a fall sports related injury strikes, you need quick treatment. Waiting too long for injury treatment can actually cause that injury to become worse or lead to other injuries. walk-in clinics are prepared to handle sports related injuries quickly and provide referrals if further treatment is needed. Imaging and basic braces or casting is often available at walk-in clinics as well. 

If you’re in need of same-day treatment this fall season, it’s time to give your local walk-in clinic a try! If you have any questions or concerns about the treatment that’s offered, give us a call. Our team of experienced staff is dedicated to offering high quality treatment that fits the schedule of every patient, even during the busy fall season.