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3270 Arena Blvd, Sacramento, CA 958343270 Arena Blvd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.33(3 reviews)
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Instant Urgent Care, Natomas - Sacramento - 3270 Arena Blvd

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4112 E Commerce Way, Sacramento, CA 958344112 E Commerce Way
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
4.32(57 reviews)
Carbon Health Urgent Care, Sacramento Natomas - 4112 E Commerce Way
Other than a 45 minute wait despite having an appointment it was good due to staff. There are. I chairs in waiting room that disabled people like me can use. They all swivel. I suggest you get a solid chair with arms to show you care about your patients. Very unsafe.

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8343 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 958268343 Folsom Blvd
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.1(10 reviews)
Instant Urgent Care, Sacramento- College Glen - 8343 Folsom Blvd

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2360 1st St, Napa, CA 945592360 1st St
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.89(2.8k reviews)
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Urgent Care + TeleHealth, Napa - 2360 1st St
This is a very helpful resource for me. I needed a doc to approve my antiviral and send script to pharmacy. They got it done quickly. Then follow up was easy. Great staff.

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4156 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 956084156 Manzanita Ave
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
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.22(65 reviews)
Carbon Health Urgent Care, Carmichael - 4156 Manzanita Ave
When I clicked on Book It on your website, the circle icon spun and spun as if it didn't make the appt. I went through the appt process again with the same result. Later I had a text saying I DID have the appt. But when I checked in, the receptionist said the appt was NOT in the system. It was Urgent Care and she was able to get me in 2 hrs later...

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1387 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 945101387 E 2nd St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.85(2k reviews)
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Urgent Care + TeleHealth, Benicia - 1387 E 2nd St
The wait was a bit long but it was a busy day so understandable. The staff are all friendly. It was a very good experience.

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5829 Lone Tree Wy, Antioch, CA 945315829 Lone Tree Wy
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
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.28(69 reviews)
Carbon Health Urgent Care, Antioch - 5829 Lone Tree Wy
We didn’t have the correct insurance, however the office staff was most pleasant and helpful.

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1125 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA 945531125 Arnold Dr
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
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.26(19 reviews)
Carbon Health Urgent Care, Martinez - 1125 Arnold Dr
Close to home. Spotless facility Knowledgeable and kind staff

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5951 Lone Tree Wy, Brentwood, CA 945135951 Lone Tree Wy
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 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
4.78(599 reviews)
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Stat Med Urgent Care, Brentwood: In-Clinic Visit - 5951 Lone Tree Wy
The scheduling was very easy and the staff was friendly and helpful. The provider made sure I understood everything and answered all my questions.
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770 Mason St, Vacaville, CA 95688770 Mason St
4.3(500 reviews)
Unilab Quest Diagnostics - 770 Mason St, Vacaville
A great experience for something I had a lot of anxiety about. Had no wait time or issues at the testing center/lab. Had blood drawn at 3pm and had results by email at 9am the next morning.
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930 Orchard Rd, Davis, CA 95616930 Orchard Rd
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.0(16 reviews)
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2330 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 956162330 W Covell Blvd
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600 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687600 Nut Tree 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
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
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1679 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 956881679 E Monte Vista 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 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.06(18 reviews)
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Excellent service for both myself and my toddler; they bent over backwards to see my son very quickly (we were a walk-in)....great service and continued dialogue through their app with follow-up coverage; they were sincerely concerned over the welfare of my child.
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638 Cantrill Dr, Davis, CA 95618638 Cantrill Dr
4.0(14 reviews)
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1001 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville, CA 956871001 Nut Tree Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
3.0(6 reviews)
Vacaville Urgent Care - 1001 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville
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4515 Fermi Pl, Davis, CA 956184515 Fermi Pl
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
4.51(86 reviews)
Lovely staff, great and kind x ray tech!
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171 Butcher Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687171 Butcher Rd
5.0(2 reviews)
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2081 Bronze Star Dr, Woodland, CA 957762081 Bronze Star Dr
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
2.67(18 reviews)
I’ve been to this urgent care four times. I like that they take appointments so I don’t have to wait forever. The staff have always been friendly and the docs knowledgeable. No complaints from me.
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3680 Industrial Blvd, West Sacramento, CA 956913680 Industrial Blvd
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
2.0(19 reviews)
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7200 S Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 958317200 S Land Park Dr
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
4.15(253 reviews)
Very thorough examination with a friendly staff member
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2455 Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento, CA 956912455 Jefferson Blvd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
3.93(28 reviews)
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Suzy Choi, PA-C ...YOU ARE A BLESSING!! I want to start off by thanking you for being so kind and listening to my symptoms. I was so scared but you talked with me and reassured me of my treatment plan. You related with me and understood me, making me feel so much better. I appreciate you for all that you do. You told me you were the only provider working and you were so backed up with patients. I noticed you took the time that each one needed. I was waiting for awhile, but due to covid-19 it is understandable. It wasn't that bad and to have a wonderful provider like yourself meant the world. You are appreciated and so is all your nurses and staff. Thank you again!!❤❤
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2455 Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento, CA 956912455 Jefferson Blvd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
5.0(10 reviews)
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1350 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 958221350 Florin 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 - 5:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Florin Rd, Sacramento - 1350 Florin Rd, Sacramento

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3270 Arena Blvd, Sacramento, CA 958343270 Arena Blvd
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 - 1:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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Cal Urgent Care, Arena Boulevard - 3270 Arena Blvd
They saved our vacation with a rapid covid test that really was rapid! Crystal was super!
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3000 Q St, Sacramento, CA 958163000 Q St
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
3.67(3 reviews)
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1675 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 958161675 Alhambra Blvd
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
1.55(68 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

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I've been here twice so far and it's been great. I did wait a long time to be seen the first time but I was a walk-in and most everybody had appointments. The X-rays I had taken were really quick. The Chiropractor explains everything really good and the staff is very nice.
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9045 Bruceville Rd, Elk Grove, CA 957589045 Bruceville Rd
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
3.96(310 reviews)
Staff was super friendly and attentive. I would recommend 🙂
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4321 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 958344321 Truxel Rd
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
My experience was awesome. Thank you to the staff. I give you 5 out of 5 stars and I rarely do that. I always have a reason to give lower scores on most surveys but you guys rock so you got the maximum!! Thank you!!!
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7601 Hospital Dr, Sacramento, CA 958237601 Hospital Dr
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 10:00 pm
1.5(10 reviews)
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7811 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 957587811 Laguna Blvd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
5.0(1 reviews)
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102 2nd St, Isleton, CA 95641102 2nd St
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9261 Laguna Springs Dr, Elk Grove, CA 957589261 Laguna Springs Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.46(41 reviews)
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9245 Laguna Springs Dr, Elk Grove, CA 957589245 Laguna Springs Dr
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
3.0(1 reviews)
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15 Business Park Way, Sacramento, CA 9582815 Business Park Way
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8325 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 958298325 Elk Grove Florin Rd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
3.0(43 reviews)
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4345 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 958644345 Arden Way
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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1625 W Imola Ave, Napa, CA 945591625 W Imola Ave
5.0(0 reviews)
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10670 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 9567010670 White Rock 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
2.61(33 reviews)
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Concentra Urgent Care, Rancho Cordova - 10670 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova
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6651 Madison Ave, Carmichael, CA 956086651 Madison 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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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2001 Zinfandel Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 956702001 Zinfandel Dr
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.0(4 reviews)
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4949 San Juan Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 956284949 San Juan Ave
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2012 Columbus Pkwy, Benicia, CA 945102012 Columbus Pkwy
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2700 Grant St, Concord, CA 945202700 Grant St
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
3.5(40 reviews)
John Muir Health Urgent Care Center - 2700 Grant St, Concord
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8101 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 956288101 Greenback Ln
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, MinuteClinic - 8101 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks
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  • How much does a tetanus shot cost?

    Without insurance, the tetanus shot will typically range from $25 to $60. Costs will vary by urgent care clinic. Make an appointment with Solv today to find how much a tetanus shot costs in the Dixon area.

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A tetanus shot is used to prevent tetanus, also known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can lead to painful muscle spasms, and oftentimes, death. Adults in the US have to be vaccinated against tetanus because there's currently no cure for it and roughly 10 to 20 percent of victims die from tetanus. Symptoms of tetanus come from a toxin produced by tetanus bacteria and usually begin appearing about a week after the infection occurs. The most common symptom is muscle stiffness that begins in the jaw and spreads to the neck, arms, legs, or abdomen, but other symptoms include trouble swallowing, headache, fever and sweating, irritability and restlessness, high blood pressure, palpitations, and muscle spasms in the face.

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