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415 17th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343415 17th Ave N
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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
4.84(573 reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Hopkins - 415 17th Ave N
Super accommodating to a pre op physical to be done for a surgery I need tomorrow .. awesome staff that helped me big time!!! Thank you all!!!

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1030 Blue Gentian Rd, Eagan, MN 551211030 Blue Gentian 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
4.78(143 reviews)
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Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Eagan - 1030 Blue Gentian Rd
Excellent care by physician for my 3 year old son. She was compassionate and even helped with his stuffed animal!

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7560 160th St W, Lakeville, MN 550447560 160th St W
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
4.77(528 reviews)
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Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Lakeville - 7560 160th St W
The care was excellent! I get really stressed going to the doctor. But this clinic made me feel at ease. The doctor and nurse were very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Thank you!

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7500 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 550167500 80th St S
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
4.6(270 reviews)
Compcare Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care, Cottage Grove - 7500 80th St S
Was very easy to get my daughter in for an ear infection check and even though their systems were done they were patient and friendly and got her feeling better quick.

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5033 Vernon Ave S, Edina, MN 554365033 Vernon Ave S
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 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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6905 York Ave S, Edina, MN 554246905 York Ave S
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®, York Ave, Edina - 6905 York Ave S, Edina

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6975 York Ave S, Edina, MN 554356975 York Ave S
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
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7380 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554357380 France Ave S
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
3.46(26 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

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I received great care! I was leaving the country and only had a few minutes. They treated me and even had the medication on sight and was out of there in 20 minutes. They are very experienced and highly recommend them!
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4916 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 554244916 France Ave S
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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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6540 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN 554236540 Penn Ave S
Open until 8:00 am
  • 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 am
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy - 6540 Penn Ave S
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5001 American Blvd W, Minneapolis, MN 554375001 American Blvd W
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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6600 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 554266600 Excelsior Blvd
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2555 W 79th St, Bloomington, MN 554312555 W 79th St
Open until 7:00 am
  • 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 am
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy, Inside Target - 2555 W 79th St
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7940 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 554317940 Penn Ave S
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun11:30 am - 3:30 pm
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3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 554163800 Park Nicollet Blvd
1.0(1 reviews)
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4656 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 554164656 Excelsior Blvd
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®, Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park - 4656 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park

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5428 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 554195428 Lyndale Ave S
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 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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3601 MN-100, St. Louis Park, MN 554163601 MN-100
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
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm
CVS Pharmacy, Inside Target - 3601 MN-100
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12 W 66th St, Richfield, MN 5542312 W 66th St
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 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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540 Blake Rd N, Hopkins, MN 55343540 Blake Rd N
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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8900 MN-7, Minneapolis, MN 554268900 MN-7
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 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, Hwy 7, Minneapolis - 8900 MN-7, Minneapolis

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3240 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 554163240 W Lake 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8225 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 553448225 Flying Cloud Dr
Open until 7:00 am
  • 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 am
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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8936 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 554208936 Lyndale Ave S
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
1.0(1 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Lyndale Ave, Bloomington - 8936 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington

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6060 Clearwater Dr, Minnetonka, MN 553436060 Clearwater Dr
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sat11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 6:00 pm
1.0(4 reviews)
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7845 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 554207845 Portland Ave S
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat10:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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1511 MN-7, Hopkins, MN 553051511 MN-7
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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700 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55420700 American Blvd E
Walmart Pharmacy - 700 American Blvd E, Bloomington
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8240 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 553448240 Flying Cloud 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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4730 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554174730 Chicago 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
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.22(9 reviews)
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8251 Columbine Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 553448251 Columbine 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
1.5(2 reviews)
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Columbine Rd, Eden Prairie - 8251 Columbine Rd, Eden Prairie

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4323 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554074323 Chicago 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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1010 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 554081010 W Lake 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®, W Lake St, Minneapolis - 1010 W Lake St

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7200 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park, MN 554267200 Cedar Lake Rd S
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
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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6445 Richfield Pkwy, Richfield, MN 554236445 Richfield Pkwy
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MinuteClinic® Inside Target, Richfield Pkwy, Richfield - 6445 Richfield Pkwy, Richfield

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5100 Gamble Dr, St. Louis Park, MN 554165100 Gamble Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.0(0 reviews)
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9800 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 554209800 Lyndale Ave S
Open until11:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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600 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55420600 W 98th St
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 - 7:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
1.94(9 reviews)
I love this clinic. The doctors are awesome and the lab personnel are really good at what they do. I am very grateful for the quality health care I've received here.
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10180 Hennepin Town Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 5534710180 Hennepin Town Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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3913 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 554373913 W Old Shakopee 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 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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2707 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554082707 Nicollet Ave
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2001 Blaisdell Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554042001 Blaisdell Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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7550 34th Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 551117550 34th Ave S
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, Minneapolis (Airport) - 7550 34th Ave S
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15450 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 5534515450 MN-7
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
2.81(8 reviews)
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Came in the morning after falling on the ribs. Was in and out in an hour with thorough exam, x rays, and practical advice.
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4547 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554064547 Hiawatha Ave
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
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16395 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie, MN 5534416395 Wagner Way
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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16490 W 78th St, Eden Prairie, MN 5534616490 W 78th 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
3.5(8 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Eden Prairie - 16490 W 78th St, Eden Prairie
During a pandemic MedExpress handled the issue at hand very professional, quickly as mandates allow with over worked staff...excellent care.
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12993 Ridgedale Dr, Hopkins, MN 5530512993 Ridgedale Dr
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The seasonal flu vaccine usually becomes available in July or August, according to the CDC, which is when children should get it. Adults are advised not to get vaccinated at this time since the flu vaccine's effectiveness decreases over time.

Why do I need to get vaccinated every year?

According to the CDC, everyone six months and older should get a flu shot every year. Because flu viruses evolve over time, flu vaccines must be updated every year to offer protection against the most recent strain. According to the CDC, the flu vaccine's immunity weakens over time, so a yearly dose can provide the most protection.

Who should get the flu vaccine?

The CDC recommends that everyone six months of age and older get the flu vaccine every season. It does, however, mention that different vaccines may be required for different people. The nasal spray flu vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women due to an increased risk of complications, according to the CDC.

What are my flu vaccine delivery options?

There are two types of flu vaccines: injection and nasal spray. According to the CDC, most flu vaccinations are administered with a needle inserted into the arm muscle, though a jet injector may be used in people aged 18 to 64. The nasal spray immunization is only available to people aged two to 49, with the exception of pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems, according to the CDC.

Can the vaccine give me the flu or other respiratory diseases?

The flu vaccine, according to the CDC, will not give you the flu virus. However, it does warn that it may cause many of the same side effects and symptoms as the flu and other respiratory ailments, including fever, cough, headaches, muscle pains, and a runny nose.

What kind of protection does the flu vaccine offer?

The flu vaccine, according to the CDC, can cut your chances of catching the flu by 40% to 60%. It goes on to add that there are two main factors that determine whether or not the flu vaccine will protect you from becoming ill with the flu. The person's attributes, such as age and health, as well as how well the current season's immunizations "match" the flu viruses circulating in the population, are all taken into account.

Can I lower my risk of the flu without getting a flu shot?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are a number of effective ways to reduce your risk of catching the flu without getting vaccinated. Exercising frequently, eating good meals, getting plenty of quality sleep, and managing stress are some of the most effective methods to maintain a robust immune system and avoid the flu. According to the CDC, other precautions include often washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing, and avoiding close contact with sick people.

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