What Conditions Does Immediate Care Treat?
Immediate Care treats a broad range of non-life-threatening medical conditions that require timely attention but do not warrant an emergency room visit. Common conditions include cold and flu symptoms, sore throats, ear and sinus infections, mild asthma flare-ups, allergies, urinary tract infections, rashes, minor burns, insect bites, sprains, strains, and uncomplicated fractures. Patients often visit immediate care for fevers, headaches, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, minor dehydration, and other sudden but manageable concerns.
Immediate care centers also provide basic diagnostic and treatment services to support same-day evaluation. These may include physical exams, X-rays, lab testing, rapid infection testing, wound care, stitches, splinting, and treatment for minor cuts or lacerations. Many locations offer sports physicals, school or work exams, and preventive services as well. Immediate care is designed to fill the gap between primary care and the emergency room, offering convenient access to medical evaluation when a primary care provider is unavailable, while ensuring patients with serious or life-threatening conditions are directed to emergency care.
