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5050 W Baseline Rd, Laveen, AZ 853395050 W Baseline Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W Baseline Rd, Laveen - 5050 W Baseline Rd, Laveen

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4430 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850444430 E Ray Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Ray Rd, Phoenix - 4430 E Ray Rd, Phoenix

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3210 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 850503210 E Union Hills Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Union Hills, Phoenix - 3210 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix

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1818 Sky Harbor Cir N, Phoenix, AZ 850341818 Sky Harbor Cir N
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
3.0(36 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Phoenix - 1818 Sky Harbor Cir N
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3402 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850123402 N Central Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3402 N Central Ave, Phoenix
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3532 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850193532 W Thomas Rd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.0(7 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care - 3532 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix
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1610 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850161610 E Camelback Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Camelback Rd, Phoenix - 1610 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix

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3605 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850183605 E Thomas Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3605 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix
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325 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042325 E Baseline Rd
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SunClosed
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1615 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850421615 E Baseline Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 am
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
5.0(2 reviews)
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CVS Pharmacy - 1615 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix
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3535 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850413535 W Southern Ave
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2315 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850152315 W Bethany Home Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • SunClosed
5.0(1 reviews)
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Urgent Care of Arizona - 2315 W Bethany Home Rd
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5340 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850435340 W Buckeye Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.5(8 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care - 5340 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix
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3931 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850183931 E Camelback Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3540 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850423540 E Baseline Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
3.5(6 reviews)
IMS Urgent Care - 3540 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix
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1147 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850201147 E Glendale Ave
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1635 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850151635 W Glendale Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.27(11 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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1st Care Medical Clinic   - 1635 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix
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4742 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850184742 E Indian School Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
3.0(2 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Indian School, Phoenix - 4742 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix

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1492 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 852811492 S Mill Ave
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950 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282950 W Southern Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Concentra Urgent Care, Tempe - 950 W Southern Ave, Tempe
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7952 N 43rd Ln, Glendale, AZ 853017952 N 43rd Ln
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
3.0(18 reviews)
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9002 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850209002 N Central Ave
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.54(51 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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Express Urgent Care - 9002 N Central Ave, Phoenix
Our family has been going here for several years. Staff are very friendly and their diagnoses have always been accurate.
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6747 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852516747 E Thomas Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
All Care - 6747 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale
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2010 N 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850352010 N 75th Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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5104 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 853015104 N 67th Ave
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.5(4 reviews)
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3420 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852513420 N Scottsdale Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
5.0(1 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Walgreens - 3420 N Scottsdale Rd
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3450 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850513450 W Dunlap Ave
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3450 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
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5048 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 853025048 W Northern Ave
3.67(3 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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There always great!!!
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7150 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 852517150 E Camelback Rd
Open until12:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.65(7 reviews)
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3255 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 852823255 S Rural Rd
The Little Clinic at Fry's - 3255 S Rural Rd, Tempe
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4368 N Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 852514368 N Civic Center Plaza
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.0(16 reviews)
Scottsdale Urgent Care - 4368 N Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale
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Our experience at dignity health in Glendale was absolutely amazing the kindest sweetest most caring people I've ever experienced in the medical field they were clean they were carrying to a friendly non judgemental I will continue to go there than any other place as well as my family has chose the same thing after our experience being there the past few days and I want to thank everybody for all you done for my daughter and I were at our stay there I hope I don't have to come back but if we do this is where we're going y'all are amazing you know it's good manners I will definitely refer family and friends
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1750 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 852821750 E Broadway Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Broadway Rd, Tempe - 1750 E Broadway Rd, Tempe

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6323 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 852836323 S Rural Rd
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
3.0(93 reviews)
Banner Urgent Care, Rural Rd & Guadalupe Rd - 6323 S Rural Rd, Tempe
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6828 W Belmont Ave, Glendale, AZ 853036828 W Belmont Ave
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3960 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 850483960 E Chandler Blvd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3960 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix
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9201 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850379201 W Thomas Rd
3.5(4 reviews)
My time spent at Banner Estrella, with medical staff, being admitted , I can say everything was excellent, tests, I would highly recommend Banner Estrella to everybody. God Bless all of you, continue your excellent work, !
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9250 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850379250 W Thomas Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
3.0(16 reviews)
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12808 N Black Cyn Hwy E, Phoenix, AZ 8502912808 N Black Cyn Hwy E
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
1.5(34 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Phoenix Metro Center - 12808 N Black Cyn Hwy E, Phoenix
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931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284931 E Elliot Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
3.5(24 reviews)
Banner Urgent Care, Rural & Elliot - 931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe
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4545 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 850484545 E Chandler Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.4(63 reviews)
Dignity Health Urgent Care, Ahwatukee - 4545 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix
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9515 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850379515 W Camelback Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.5(3 reviews)
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1982 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 852011982 W Main St
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.3(493 reviews)
My Dr Now, Mesa - 1982 W Main St, Mesa
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9900 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 852849900 S Rural Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
4.5(10 reviews)
The Little Clinic, Tempe - 9900 S Rural Rd, Tempe
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10320 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 8539210320 W McDowell Rd
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Tue 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Wed 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Thu 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Fri 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Sat 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
  • Sun 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
1.92(25 reviews)
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10240 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 8503710240 W Indian School Rd
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.0(22 reviews)
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7011 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852547011 E Shea Blvd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 7011 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
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Arizona Chickenpox Vaccine

The varicella vaccination, sometimes known as the chickenpox vaccine, can help you avoid getting chickenpox. You can make an informed health care decision for yourself and your family by learning more about what this vaccination accomplishes and who should get it.

Chickenpox vaccination: what everyone should know

The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox, which is a highly contagious disease. The major symptom of chickenpox, according to the CDC, is an itchy, blister-like rash that occurs first on the chest, back, and face before spreading to the rest of the body. Fever and exhaustion are two other symptoms.

According to the CDC, two doses of the chickenpox vaccine are around 90% effective in preventing chickenpox, which means you could still develop the disease after being vaccinated. This vaccine is suggested for children, adolescents, and adults who have never had chickenpox or been immunized against it.

Who needs the chickenpox vaccine?

The chickenpox vaccination should be given in two doses to children, teens, and adults, according to the CDC.

The first dose of the chickenpox vaccine should be given to children between the ages of 12 and 15, and the second dose between the ages of four and six. The CDC notes that if the second dose is given at least three months following the first, children may take it at a younger age.

Those aged 13 and up who have never had chickenpox or received the vaccination should receive two doses separated by at least 28 days. The chickenpox vaccine is especially crucial for healthcare workers, teachers, college students, nursing home residents, and overseas travelers, according to the CDC..

Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you may need the chickenpox vaccine based on your health situation.

Who should not get the chickenpox vaccine?

According to the CDC, if you have signs of immunity to chickenpox, you don't need the vaccine. Immunity can be demonstrated by being born in the United States before 1980 and having a documented diagnosis of chickenpox, among other things.

Other people who should not get the chickenpox vaccine, according to the CDC, include:

  • Those who have had a potentially fatal adverse reaction to the chickenpox vaccination or any of its components.
  • Those who are moderately or severely unwell at the time of their chickenpox vaccination appointment.
    Women who are expecting children.

Before taking the chickenpox vaccine, certain people should see their doctors. This includes, according to the CDC:

  • Those who have an illness of the immune system, such as HIV or AIDS.
  • Those who have cancer or are being treated for cancer with radiation or medicines.
  • Those who have received a blood transfusion recently.

Two types of chickenpox vaccines

In the United States, two types of chickenpox vaccinations are now approved for usage. According to the CDC, the vaccinations' brand names are Varivax® and ProQuad®.

Varivax®

Only the chickenpox vaccine is included in Varivax®. This vaccination is only approved for adults, teenagers, and children aged 12 months and up.

ProQuad®

ProQuad® is a vaccine that combines the chickenpox vaccine with the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines. According to the CDC, this vaccination is only approved for children aged 12 months to 12 years.

Getting vaccinated after you are exposed to chickenpox

The CDC recommends getting vaccinated for chickenpox within three to five days of exposure if you have been exposed to the virus. It goes on to say that even if you've been exposed for more than five days, you should get two doses of the vaccination. At least 28 days should pass between each of these dosages.

Childcare and school chickenpox vaccine requirements

Many states have legislation requiring children to get vaccinated against chickenpox whether they attend public school, private school, or a daycare center. According to the CDC, all states give medical exemptions for the chickenpox vaccine, and some states additionally provide religious and/or philosophical exemptions.

Based on your family's religious and philosophical beliefs, as well as your children's medical history, your healthcare practitioner can talk to you in greater depth about whether or not your children should have the chickenpox vaccination.

How can parents pay for the chickenpox vaccine?

According to the CDC, most health insurance plans cover the chickenpox vaccine. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program may be able to assist you if your health insurance plan does not cover the cost of the chickenpox vaccination for your children. To find out if you're eligible for financial aid through this program, the CDC recommends contacting VFC directly.

Sources

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  1. Chickenpox/Varicella Vaccination (November 22, 2016)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/index.html
  2. Chickenpox Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know (August 7, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/varicella/public/index.html
  3. State Vaccination Requirements (November 15, 2016)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/laws/state-reqs.html
  4. Chickenpox (Varicella) For Healthcare Professionals (April 28, 2021)
    https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/hcp/index.html
  5. Shingles
    https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/DiseasesandVaccines/ShinglesDisease
  6. Chickenpox and Shingles Tests (November 8, 2021)
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chickenpox-and-shingles-tests/

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