Treatment for Colds, the Flu, RSV & COVID-19

Cold, Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Treatment at Priority 1 Urgent Care

Same-Day Care for Colds, Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 near New Scotland, New York

When cold, flu, RSV, or COVID-19 symptoms strike, receiving prompt medical care can make a meaningful difference in your recovery timeline. The common cold, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu are all prevalent respiratory illnesses during the cooler months of the year. Accurately diagnosing the cause of your symptoms allows for more effective treatment and helps reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others.

At Priority 1 Urgent Care, our team of doctors specializes in providing fast and accurate symptom diagnosis and treatment for common respiratory illnesses like colds, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as congestion, a fever, cough, or body aches and chills, walk into our office for rapid evaluation and relief. We offer same-day walk-in sick care for patients of all ages, no appointment necessary. We’re conveniently located at 2080 Western Avenue, Guilderland, New York. Walk in today, or save your spot online in advance using the button below!

Rapid Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Testing Available near Glenville, New York

When you visit Priority 1 Urgent Care for illness symptom diagnosis, our team of experienced doctors will evaluate your symptoms, discuss how long you’ve had them and whether they seem to be getting better or worse. Your doctor may perform diagnostic testing to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. We provide testing for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 on-site at the time of your visit with results often available same or next-day. These tests utilize a simple nasal swab, making them quick and painless.

Cold, Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Symptoms Treated near Albany, New York

Although the common cold, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are all viral respiratory infections, they are caused by different viruses and can lead to slightly different symptoms and sometimes different treatment approaches. While many viral infections don’t require specific medical treatment to resolve, you should visit Priority 1 Urgent Care for evaluation if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• High fever

• Sinus pressure or pain

• Chills

• Body aches

• A severe or persistent cough

• Chest congestion

• Wheezing

• Shortness of breath

Treatment for Colds, the Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in East Greenbush, New York

Viral infections can often resolve on their own with time and rest. Cold symptoms often resolve on their own within a week, while flu, RSV, and COVID-19 symptoms can be more severe and longer lasting. Treatment for viral respiratory illnesses typically focuses on symptom management. However, our doctors are sometimes able to prescribe specific antiviral medications as well. Antiviral medication treatments are not always necessary, however they are most effective when started within the first three to four days after symptom onset.

Visit Priority 1 Urgent Care for Cold, Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Diagnosis & Treatment in Guilderland, New York

If you’re feeling sick and are in need of rapid symptom relief, you can count on Priority 1 Urgent Care for prompt symptom evaluation and treatment. Our office has on-site testing for COVID-19 and the flu, allowing us to provide efficient and accurate care, without the long wait times of the hospital emergency room. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and the results of any testing performed, your doctor will advise the best course of symptom management, including potentially prescribing antiviral medications as indicated.

Our office is open 7 days a week on a walk-in basis. Most test results are available the same or next-day. We accept most major medical insurance plans, and have competitive rates for self-paying patients. We also provide flu shots for patients ages 18 and up on a walk-in basis, to better help prevent the spread of the flu. To learn more about these and other conditions that we treat, feel free to walk into the office or give our team a call at (518) 867-8040.