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55 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 0608255 Hazard Ave
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 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.59(518 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Enfield - 55 Hazard Ave, Enfield
Great Team of professionals!! Check in was quick ana easy.

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54 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 0608254 Hazard Ave
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 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.8(7.4k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Enfield - 54 Hazard Ave

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7 Mill Pond Dr, Granby, CT 060357 Mill Pond 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 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.69(32 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Granby - 7 Mill Pond Dr
Great despite that I’m sick

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1055 Kennedy Rd, Windsor, CT 060951055 Kennedy 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 - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.8(17k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Windsor - 1055 Kennedy Rd

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105 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029105 West Rd
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.77(6.6k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Ellington - 105 West Rd, Ellington
I went there with excruciating back pain they gave me muscle relaxers and spasms pills felt so much better by the next day they always know what to do for me when I go there i would never go anywhere else, thank you

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54 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 0608254 Hazard Ave
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.13(423 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 54 Hazard Ave
I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.
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369 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562369 Main St
Open12:00 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
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4.44(507 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 369 Main St
I highly recommend for anyone thinking of getting tested. From start to finish the whole process was hassle free and and very professional. I had my results very quickly and discreetly couldn't be happier with the service.
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1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 060741735 Ellington Rd
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
4.28(578 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics, South Windsor - 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
I came in one day without an appoint and waited two hours as a walk-in before I had to leave without being tested. I made an appointment through Quest Lab Testing for the next day, showed up on time, got tested easily and was on my way in 15-20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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325b King St, Northampton, MA 01060325b King St
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:30 am
  • SunClosed
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366 King St, Northampton, MA 01060366 King St
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Inside CVS Pharmacy - 366 King St, Northampton
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6 Hatfield St, Northampton, MA 010606 Hatfield 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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
5.0(1 reviews)
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165 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002165 University Dr
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, University Dr, Amherst - 165 University Dr, Amherst

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170 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002170 University 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
  • Sat11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.0(26 reviews)
Often we only rate something after a bad experience, but if it was good we just say "oh they did what they were suppose to" - Well they took great care of me when i was over there, beside my own 2 star attitude the facility itself performed great. thank you
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470 Granby Rd, South Hadley, MA 01075470 Granby Rd
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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17 Research Dr, Amherst, MA 0100217 Research Dr
Open until12:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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1505 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 010221505 Memorial 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 - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.0(2 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Chicopee - 1505 Memorial Dr, Chicopee
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35 Bridge St, Belchertown, MA 0100735 Bridge St
Open until12:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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95 Sargent St, Belchertown, MA 0100795 Sargent St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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827 Worcester St, Springfield, MA 01151827 Worcester St
Open until 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:30 am
  • SunClosed
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46 Daggett Dr, West Springfield, MA 0108946 Daggett Dr
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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140 Carando Dr, Springfield, MA 01104140 Carando Dr
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
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Concentra Urgent Care, Springfield Massachusetts - 140 Carando Dr, Springfield
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928 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA 01089928 Riverdale St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Riverdale St, West Springfield - 928 Riverdale St, West Springfield

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73 Russell Rd, Huntington, MA 0105073 Russell Rd
Open until 1:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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100 Wason Ave, Springfield, MA 01107100 Wason Ave
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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50 Wason Ave, Springfield, MA 0110750 Wason Ave
Open until 8:00 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 - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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3300 Main St, Springfield, MA 011073300 Main St
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
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  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199759 Chestnut 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
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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2 Medical Center Dr, Springfield, MA 011072 Medical Center Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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57 Union St, Westfield, MA 0108557 Union St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2.5(2 reviews)
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2040 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 010952040 Boston Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:45 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:45 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:45 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:45 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:45 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Urgent Care Of Wilbraham - 2040 Boston Rd
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115 St George Rd, Springfield, MA 01104115 St George 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
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125 Liberty St, Springfield, MA 01103125 Liberty St
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
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75 Springfield Rd, Westfield, MA 0108575 Springfield Rd
Open until12:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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2344 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 010952344 Boston Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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311 E Main St, Westfield, MA 01085311 E Main St
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2.21(12 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Westfield - 311 E Main St, Westfield
My fiance has gone there 2 times in westfield and was happy with the service and care. Would be great if the can make a follow up appt with another dr. he was sent to er
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140 High St, Springfield, MA 01105140 High St
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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115 W Silver St, Westfield, MA 01085115 W Silver St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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2 S End Bridge Cir, Agawam, MA 010012 S End Bridge Cir
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1515 Allen St, Springfield, MA 011181515 Allen 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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1.0(3 reviews)
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430 Cooley St, Springfield, MA 01128430 Cooley St
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 - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
1.43(7 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Springfield - 430 Cooley St, Springfield
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21 Dwight Rd, Longmeadow, MA 0110621 Dwight Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:30 am
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415 Cooley St, Springfield, MA 01128415 Cooley St
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
4.8(746 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

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AFC Urgent Care, Springfield - 415 Cooley St, Springfield
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444 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028444 N Main St
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 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1.0(5 reviews)
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294 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028294 N Main St
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8 Burnham St, Montague, MA 013768 Burnham St
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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137 Federal St, Greenfield, MA 01301137 Federal St
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Inside CVS Pharmacy - 137 Federal St, Greenfield
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48 Sanderson St, Greenfield, MA 0130148 Sanderson 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
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33 Riddell St, Greenfield, MA 0130133 Riddell St
Open until 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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39 Spruce St, East Longmeadow, MA 0102839 Spruce St
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1001 Thorndike St, Palmer, MA 010691001 Thorndike St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Thorndike St, Palmer - 1001 Thorndike St, Palmer

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Flu Test FAQs

  • How much does a flu test cost in Northampton?

    The cost of flu test kits ranges from $18 to $24.50, with an average of $20. A flu test, on the other hand, can cost more or less based on a number of factors, including provider rates, geographic location, and whether or not your health insurance plan covers this treatment. Calling the testing firm directly is the most accurate way to find out how much a flu test costs.

  • Does insurance cover flu testing?

    Flu testing is covered by many health insurance policies, especially if your doctor requests it because of your symptoms. Contact your health insurance provider directly to learn more about your benefits and flu testing coverage. Some flu testing firms will verify your insurance benefits for free to see if this test is covered by your plan.

  • How long after exposure to flu will you test positive?

    You should get tested for the flu within three to four days of becoming ill, according to the CDC. It also warns that even if you don't have any symptoms or aren't yet experiencing them, you can spread the virus to others. On average, flu symptoms appear one to four days after the virus has entered your body.

  • How do they test for the flu in Northampton?

    The flu can be diagnosed using a swab test or a nasal aspirate. For the swab test, your healthcare provider will take tissue and fluid samples from your nose or throat with a swab. For the nasal aspirate test, a saline solution is injected into your nose, and the sample is extracted with mild suction. Your sample may be sent to a lab for analysis, or test results may be available immediately.

  • How long does it take to get flu test results in Northampton?

    Flu test results may come back straight away or take many hours or days, depending on the testing procedure used. The rapid flu test delivers results in 30 minutes on average, whereas results from flu tests sent to the lab take one to two days to arrive. The flu test provider will be able to provide you a more accurate time frame for receiving your findings.

  • What is a rapid flu test?

    A fast flu test can determine whether you have the flu in less than 30 minutes. This test is quite handy because the results are available right away. This also gives you and your healthcare provider the opportunity to discuss the numerous treatment options available to you. Other types of flu testing must be sent to a lab, with results arriving within a few days.

  • How accurate is the rapid flu test?

    The rapid flu test has been shown to have a higher percentage of false positives and false negatives than other types of flu testing, making it less accurate. If your flu test results are likely to be inaccurate or imprecise, your doctor may choose to perform a different type of flu test that requires lab analysis.

  • Where should I get a flu test?

    A flu test is available in your doctor's office, as well as any pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, urgent care clinic, or other healthcare facility that offers it. The easiest way to find out where you can get a flu test is to use Solv's flu test directory. So you don't have to waste time looking for top-rated flu test providers in your neighborhood, Solv can supply you with a list of them.

  • How accurate are flu tests?

    The rapid flu test is the most often used flu test, albeit it is not as accurate as other flu tests due to a high proportion of false positives and false negatives. If you're concerned about the accuracy of flu test results, request a non-rapid flu test from your doctor or flu test provider, which will be sent to a lab for analysis.

  • Can I do at-home flu testing?

    Some manufacturers sell at-home flu tests with results that can be viewed on your smartphone, though you may need a doctor's prescription to utilize this service. There is also an at-home test that can establish whether you have COVID-19 or the flu, but you'll need a doctor's prescription and the findings must be sent to a lab. Inquire with your doctor about the accuracy and accessibility of at-home flu testing.

What you need to know about Flu Testing in Northampton, MA

A flu test can help you and your doctor determine if you have the flu and, if so, what treatment you'll need to reduce your symptoms and recover quickly. When you are suffering flu-like symptoms, you should get a flu test. Fever, chills, weakness, congestion, sore throat, cough, and muscle pains are all common flu symptoms. Other health disorders, such as COVID-19, can be ruled out with a flu test.

A flu test can be done using a swab or a nasal swab. Your healthcare professional uses a cotton swab to remove a sample of tissue and fluids from your nose during a swab test. A nasal test involves injecting a little amount of saline solution into your nose and then collecting the sample with gentle suction. Depending on whether you have a fast flu test or another test that requires your sample to be examined in a lab, results are available immediately or within one to two days.

If you are at risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu, a flu test may be required. Those who have a weaker immune system, are pregnant or hospitalized, are under the age of five, or are over the age of 65 are at a higher risk of serious sickness.

There is no need to prepare for a flu test, and there are no major risks or side effects. However, once your healthcare professional obtains the test sample, you may feel slight discomfort that lasts a few seconds. If your test results are positive, your doctor may prescribe drugs to help you manage your symptoms or work with you to choose the best treatment option. The flu usually passes in one to two weeks for the majority of people.

If you are at high risk of becoming extremely ill from the flu, your doctor may recommend that you obtain an annual flu vaccine. If you're at risk for the flu, talk to your doctor about how often you should get a flu test and when the best time is to receive the flu vaccine.

Sources

Solv has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.

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    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1466630/
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