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2300 Highway 150, Oak Ridge, NC 273582300 Highway 150
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  • Mon 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • TueClosed
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • ThuClosed
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Highway 150, Oak Ridge - 2300 Highway 150, Oak Ridge

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4601 US-220, Summerfield, NC 273584601 US-220
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
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield - 4601 US-220

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217 Turner Dr, Reidsville, NC 27320217 Turner Dr
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
  • SatUnknown
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5.0(1 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Had an 8:30 AM appointment last week. Was seen on time. Medical Card exam went thoroughly and quickly. Ladies were nice. Doctor was all business but nice. He did a great job compared to other facilities where I have renewed my med card. Very satisfied with price and quality of service
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4012 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 274104012 Battleground Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.93(2 reviews)
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3824 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 274553824 N Elm St
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2871 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 241122871 Greensboro Rd
3.0(1 reviews)
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3402 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 274103402 Battleground Ave
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 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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1414 Whittle Ct, Martinsville, VA 241121414 Whittle Ct
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111 Gateway Center Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284111 Gateway Center Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.35(11 reviews)
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1309 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 274551309 Lees Chapel Rd
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 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
3.8(10 reviews)
I have been a patient under the care of Kimberly Millsap for many years, FNP Millsaps is great. I recommend this facility. I have varied for a short time to a practice closer to home, but honestly this practice is by far, better than any other Medical care I have experienced.
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2005 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 274552005 Pisgah Church Rd
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
  • Sat10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
3.9(10 reviews)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Urgent Care, Pisgah Church - 2005 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro
I sliced my finger wide open and needed a large number of stitches and this urgent care was amazing, fast, super nice and so sweet. It was my third place I had gone too, no wait and I was bleeding all over the place and they saw me right away. Yes, they are really that good, yes, I recommend!!!
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1101 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 272841101 S Main St
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
5.0(1 reviews)
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S Main St, Kernersville - 1101 S Main St, Kernersville
The Dr. I saw was very courteous. She was very thorough and answered any questions I had. Her appearance was neat, She seemed to enjoy her work. I would recommend this clinic with this doctor anytime.

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7360 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 274107360 W Friendly 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
4.06(6 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Greensboro - 7360 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro
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5701 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 274105701 W Friendly Ave
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
2.68(25 reviews)
Wonderful care and staff.
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605 College Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410605 College 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®, College Rd, Greensboro - 605 College Rd, Greensboro

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501 Hickory Branch Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409501 Hickory Branch Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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309 E Cornwallis Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405309 E Cornwallis 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
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Cornwallis Dr, Greensboro - 309 E Cornwallis Dr, Greensboro

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401 Liberty St, Martinsville, VA 24112401 Liberty 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
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1044 Church St E, Martinsville, VA 241121044 Church St E
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
5.0(0 reviews)
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530 N Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403530 N Elam 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
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
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102 Pomona Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407102 Pomona 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
3.0(19 reviews)
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1123 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 274011123 N Elm St
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1123 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 274011123 N Church St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4.0(4 reviews)
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2630 Willard Dairy Rd, High Point, NC 272652630 Willard Dairy Rd
2.56(9 reviews)
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7811 North Point Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271067811 North Point Blvd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.0(4 reviews)
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4515 Premier Dr, High Point, NC 272654515 Premier Dr
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 - 12:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 am - 5:00 pm
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5826 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 272655826 Samet 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 - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3604 Peters Ct, High Point, NC 272653604 Peters Ct
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
5.0(0 reviews)
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2025 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro, NC 274062025 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
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5718 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 274075718 W Gate City Blvd
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
5.0(6 reviews)
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3325 Robinhood Rd, Winston Salem, NC 271063325 Robinhood 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®, Robinhood Rd, Winston Salem - 3325 Robinhood Rd, Winston Salem

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700 W Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282700 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
3.0(4 reviews)
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4002 Elton Way, Greensboro, NC 274064002 Elton 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
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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600 Highland Oaks Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103600 Highland Oaks Dr
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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1814 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 272621814 Westchester Dr
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133 Enterprise Dr, Danville, VA 24540133 Enterprise 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
1.42(6 reviews)
MedExpress Urgent Care, Danville - 133 Enterprise Dr, Danville
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10100 S Main St, Archdale, NC 2726310100 S Main 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
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
5.0(1 reviews)
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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S Main St, Archdale - 10100 S Main St, Archdale
A gentle nurse was there to provide me with my immunizations. I had 2 that day - one on each arm. Just had to wait in line. Today, I checked to see if the medicine was in stock before I go back. A lady who answered the phone was able to check. Good job!

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201 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541201 S Main St
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2245 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 270122245 Lewisville Clemmons Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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1225 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 272171225 Huffman Mill Rd
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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
1.0(0 reviews)
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1234 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 272151234 Huffman Mill Rd
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 - 1:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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508 Holly Hill Ln, Burlington, NC 27215508 Holly Hill Ln
Open until 8:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • WedClosed
  • ThuClosed
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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2344 S Church St, Burlington, NC 272152344 S Church St
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®, S Church St, Burlington - 2344 S Church St

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2770 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 270122770 Lewisville Clemmons 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®, Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons - 2770 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

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949 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540949 Piney Forest 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
4.0(0 reviews)
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Yellow Fever Vaccine FAQs

  • Where can I get a yellow fever vaccine in Madison?

    In general, yellow fever vaccines will be available at Madison-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices, local pharmacies and travel vaccination centers. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you protect yourself from yellow fever in time for your trip.

  • How can I book a yellow fever vaccine in Madison?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccine you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Madison-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include your travel plans and previous immunizations to give your doctor a better idea of the vaccines you may need.

  • Can I make a same-day appointment for a yellow fever vaccine in Madison?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for yellow fever vaccine consultations can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Madison-area doctors, find a provider, and book an appointment as soon as today. Be sure to include your travel plans and previous immunizations to give your doctor a better idea of the vaccines you may need.

  • How do I find the top-rated travel vaccination specialists in Madison?

    Solv gathers reviews, ratings, and other data on Madison-area travel vaccination specialists to ensure the clinics provided meet our standards. Search for a provider, see what previous patients think, and book an appointment with a top-rated doctor today!

  • Who should get a yellow fever vaccine?

    Anyone over the age of nine months with plans to travel to or live in an area that's at high risk for the yellow fever virus, such as South America and Africa, should receive a yellow fever vaccine. If you are planning on traveling from Madison to Brazil, Ghana, or a number of other countries, a yellow fever vaccine will be required for entry. You must be vaccinated at least ten days before your trip.

  • Are video visits available with travel vaccination specialists in Madison?

    While a yellow fever vaccine cannot be administered over video, your doctor can evaluate and advise you or your child from your home in Madison. They can discuss your travel plans, recommend and order necessary vaccinations, and book immunization appointments via telemedicine.

  • How much does a yellow fever vaccine cost in Madison?

    Without insurance, a consultation, service fee and yellow-fever vaccine will typically range from $150 to $350. With preventative insurance, you will end up paying the copay for a consultation and vaccine administration, ranging from $10 to $40. Costs will vary by clinic - book a consultation at a Madison-area clinic to see how much a yellow-fever vaccine would cost for you.

  • Is a yellow fever vaccine covered by my insurance?

    As yellow fever vaccines are considered elective, it’s not uncommon that insurance will not cover the cost of the vaccine. However, if your plan includes preventative benefits, the yellow fever vaccine will usually be covered and you may only need to cover the co-pay out-of-pocket.

  • Are video visits with travel vaccination specialists covered by my insurance?

    Telemedicine vaccine consultation coverage will vary depending on your circumstances. Typically, if your insurance will not cover an in-person visit, it won’t cover similar appointments via telehealth. Since the yellow fever vaccine is considered elective and in-person visits are not usually covered by medical insurance, it is unlikely video visits with travel vaccination specialists will be covered.

Madison Yellow Fever Vaccine

Getting the yellow fever vaccine can reduce your risk of getting this viral infection. Knowing more about the yellow fever shot and how it works can empower you to make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.

About yellow fever

Yellow fever is a viral infection you can contract if you are bitten by a mosquito infected with this virus. Anyone can get yellow fever, though older adults may be at higher risk for severe infection, reports the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This disease tends to be common in South America and sub-Saharan Africa, adds the NLM.

Yellow fever symptoms

Yellow fever has three stages: the infection stage, the remission stage, and the intoxication stage, reports the NLM. Symptoms of yellow fever are different depending on the stage you’re in.

Acute infection phase

Stage 1 of yellow fever is the acute infection phase or the acute phase. According to the NLM, symptoms in the acute phase usually go away within three to four days and include:

  • Headache
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Fever
  • Flushing
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Jaundice

Stage 2 of yellow fever is the remission phase. Some people recover fully from yellow fever during this phase, while others may develop more severe symptoms and progress to the toxic phase, adds the NLM.

Toxic phase

Stage 3 of yellow fever is the toxic stage or the intoxication stage. The NLM reports that symptoms in the toxic phase usually affect the organs, especially the heart, liver, and kidney. These symptoms include:

  • Decreased urination
  • Irregular heart rate
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Seizures
  • Delirium
  • Coma

When to see a doctor

The NLM suggests seeing a doctor at least 10 to 14 days before traveling to a region in which yellow fever is common. It adds that yellow fever countries where this virus is common include certain parts of Africa and South America. Your doctor can use this information to determine whether you should be vaccinated as a yellow fever prevention method.

You should also see your doctor when you arrive home after traveling to these countries. The NLM recommends contacting your doctor immediately if you have traveled to a region where yellow fever is common and you or a family member has developed fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, or jaundice.

Causes of yellow fever

Yellow fever is caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. You can get yellow fever if you are bit by one of these mosquitoes and aren’t vaccinated against this virus. According to the NLM, the yellow fever virus is found mainly in certain parts of Africa and South America.

Yellow fever risk factors

Being unvaccinated against yellow fever is a major risk factor for this virus. Avoiding trips to yellow fever countries in Africa and South America can also reduce your risk of getting yellow fever, reports the NLM.

Other steps you can take to lower your risk further, according to the CDC, include using mosquito repellent products, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, and taking steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors.

Complications from yellow fever

Yellow fever can cause a wide range of serious health problems, reports the NLM. Internal bleeding and even death can occur if you get yellow fever.

Other potential complications from yellow fever include:

  • Kidney failure
  • Liver failure
  • Salivary gland infection
  • Secondary bacterial infections
  • Shock
  • Coma

Yellow fever prevention

The yellow fever vaccine may prevent yellow fever, states the NLM. Other effective prevention methods include staying in areas that are screened in or air-conditioned, wearing protective clothing, and using effective insect repellent products.

Yellow fever vaccine

The yellow fever vaccine can provide lifelong protection against this virus, states the CDC. The NLM adds that this vaccine is approved for use in people between the ages of nine months and 59 years who are traveling to or who live in an area where yellow fever is known to exist. Many countries require you to show proof of vaccination against yellow fever before you can enter.

Mosquito protection

According to the CDC, the best way to protect yourself against mosquitoes is to use an insect repellent that is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Repellents registered with the EPA contain active ingredients such as DEET and oil of lemon eucalyptus that can ward off mosquitoes to prevent mosquito bites and yellow fever.

The CDC also recommends wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants to prevent mosquito bites and spending time indoors where window screens and air conditioners are available and fully functional.

Sources

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

  1. Yellow fever (February 4, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001365.htm
  2. Yellow Fever Vaccine (February 7, 2022)
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607030.html
  3. Prevention of Yellow Fever (October 7, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/prevention/index.html
  4. Yellow Fever Vaccine (April 21, 2021
    https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/vaccine/index.html
  5. Yellow Fever Vaccine Recommendations (April 21, 2021)
    https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/vaccine/vaccine-recommendations.html

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