A cold comes on slowly with a stuffy nose and sore throat, while the flu hits suddenly with fever, body aches and exhaustion. Urgentology Care in Arlington and Colleyville tests for flu and COVID and can prescribe antiviral medicine when it's likely to help.
Our providers can review your symptoms, evaluate your condition, and discuss appropriate care options based on your individual needs.
Walk in or book today.
Try a video visit.
Seek emergency care for trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, or a fever that returns after getting better.
Day 1: Symptoms start.
Days 1–2: Best window for antiviral medicine; treatment generally works best when started early, ideally within 48 hours.
Days 3–5: Often the worst stretch.
Recovery: Return to work when symptoms are improving overall and you’ve been fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.
1. Exam and history.
2. Flu and COVID testing.
3. Antiviral or symptom treatment.
4. Work or school note and recovery advice.
● Rapid flu test ● COVID-19 test
Yes, if your symptoms started in the last day or two, you're at higher risk, or you need to know for work. Urgentology Care in Arlington and Colleyville tests for flu and COVID so your provider can choose the right treatment.
For mild symptoms, yes. Urgentology Care offers video visits, but flu and COVID testing require an in-person visit at our Arlington or Colleyville clinic, so come in if you want to be tested.
According to the CDC, people with flu are most contagious in the first three to four days after symptoms start. Stay home until you've been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.
Yes. Urgentology Care gives flu shots at our Arlington and Colleyville clinics during flu season, with no appointment needed. Wait until you've recovered from a fever before getting your shot.
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