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150 N Coppell Rd, Coppell, TX 75019150 N Coppell 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
4.56(9 reviews)
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Metroplex Medical Centre, Coppell - 150 N Coppell Rd

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1813 Hinkle Dr, Denton, TX 762011813 Hinkle 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
  • SunClosed
3.29(7 reviews)
I saw Veronica for two years. Was one of her first patients. I loved her. She is great in bedside manners and overall personal care. Would recommend her to the world.
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2215 S Loop 288, Fort Worth, TX 762052215 S Loop 288
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 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
1.03(16 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care - 2215 S Loop 288, Fort Worth
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2215 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 762052215 S Loop 288
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1801 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 762101801 S Loop 288
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, S Loop 288, Denton - 1801 S Loop 288, Denton

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2426 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Denton, TX 762052426 Lillian Miller Pkwy
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
5.0(9 reviews)
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3200 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 762103200 Teasley Ln
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®, Teasley Lane, Denton - 3200 Teasley Ln, Denton

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3535 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 762103535 S Interstate 35
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2801 S Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX 762082801 S Mayhill Rd
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
5.0(4 reviews)
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11101 US-380, Cross Roads, TX 7622711101 US-380
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®, US Hwy 380, Crossroads - 11101 US-380, Cross Roads

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7214 Crawford Rd, Fort Worth, TX 762267214 Crawford 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
  • SunClosed
Concentra Urgent Care - 7214 Crawford Rd, Fort Worth
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1900 Hospital Boulevard, Gainesville, TX 762401900 Hospital Boulevard
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7000 Justin Rd, Lantana, TX 762267000 Justin Rd
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Justin Rd, Lantana - 7000 Justin Rd, Lantana

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3160 Justin Rd, Highland Village, TX 750773160 Justin Rd
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2700 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 750682700 E Eldorado Pkwy
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
3.5(5 reviews)
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2540 Justin Rd, Wylie, TX 750772540 Justin Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
4.25(14 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Rabia was excellent.
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2591 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 750682591 FM 423
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®, FM 423, Little Elm - 2591 FM 423, Little Elm

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2800 Little Elm Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 750682800 Little Elm Pkwy
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967 N Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75077967 N Garden Ridge Blvd
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4351 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 750284351 Long Prairie Rd
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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4300 Windsor Centre Trail, Flower Mound, TX 750284300 Windsor Centre Trail
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
  • SatUnknown
  • SunUnknown
3.82(4 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

Dr Chad Treece preformed my Gastric Sleeve in 2019 then Hiadal hernia surgery in 2021. He is a great surgeon. He took his time with me explaining everything and checked on me at all hours in the hospital. Could not of had a better experience. I will recommend him to my entire family.
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11955 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 7503311955 Dallas Pkwy
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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2261 Olympia Dr, Flower Mound, TX 750282261 Olympia Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • 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 - 12:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
1.78(8 reviews)
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500 N Valley Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75067500 N Valley Pkwy
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1559 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 750671559 W Main 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 - 5:00 pm
3.31(44 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, Lewisville - 1559 W Main St, Lewisville
My son was seen today. From the morning call from Kinsley, to the counter with Patricia, to the nurse, to Dr Thomas was professional and proficient. We were in and out within an hour!!
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9205 Legacy Dr, Mansfield, TX 750349205 Legacy 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 - 3:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
5.0(5 reviews)
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190 Civic Cir, Lewisville, TX 75067190 Civic Cir
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1318 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 750671318 W Main St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2.92(6 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

Friendly Staff

I have been there twice and wait time was 5-20 minutes. Staff is kind and location is very convenient. I love my $15 co-pay and the nurse practitioners I had both times were very understanding of my issues. 2/15/19
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2609 Sagebrush Dr, Flower Mound, TX 750282609 Sagebrush Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SunClosed
3.89(3 reviews)
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201 S Preston Rd, Prosper, TX 75078201 S Preston 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®, S Preston Rd, Prosper - 201 S Preston Rd, Prosper

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571 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057571 W Main St
Open until 6:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • 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
  • SunClosed
4.99(6 reviews)
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1175 Diane Cir, Lewisville, TX 750671175 Diane Cir
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
  • Sun12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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1305 N US Hwy 377, Roanoke, TX 762621305 N US Hwy 377
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®, US-377, Roanoke - 1305 N US Hwy 377, Roanoke

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5500 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 750345500 Frisco Square Blvd
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2628 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 750222628 Long Prairie 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 - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.56(15 reviews)
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1361 E University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 750781361 E University Dr
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 12:00 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 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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295 W Byron Nelson Blvd, Midlothian, TX 76262295 W Byron Nelson Blvd
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
2.31(8 reviews)
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1100 Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound, TX 750281100 Flower Mound 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®, Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound - 1100 Flower Mound Rd, Flower Mound

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5401 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 750345401 Lebanon 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®, Lebanon Rd, Frisco - 5401 Lebanon Rd, Frisco

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3140 Legacy Dr, Arlington, TX 750343140 Legacy Dr
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • TueClosed
  • 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
3.43(23 reviews)
Top quaĺity, friendly team. Waiting time very short
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5000 TX-121, Colleyville, TX 750565000 TX-121
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3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Rockwall, TX 750343800 Gaylord Pkwy
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
3.5(8 reviews)
Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care Center, The Star - 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Rockwall
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5245 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 750345245 Preston Rd
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751 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057751 Hebron Pkwy
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm
2.11(18 reviews)
I went because my primary care dr was fully booked on this particular Friday and I did'nt want to go the whole weekend coughing and with severe sore throat pain. Also because this clinic is affiliated with my Dr. office. I have never gone to an urgent care clinic before, however if the need arises I would go back to Lewisville Family Care for treatment.
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713 Hebron Pkwy, Lewisville, TX 75057713 Hebron Pkwy
Open until 5:00 pm
  • MonClosed
  • 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 - 5:00 pm
  • SunClosed
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8380 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX 750348380 Warren Pkwy
Open until11:00 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Tue 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Wed 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Sat11:30 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun11:30 am - 8:00 pm
2.6(5 reviews)
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Yellow Fever Vaccine FAQs

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

    In general, yellow fever vaccines will be available at Sanger-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 Sanger?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccine you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Sanger-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 Sanger?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for yellow fever vaccine consultations can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Sanger-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 Sanger?

    Solv gathers reviews, ratings, and other data on Sanger-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 Sanger 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 Sanger?

    While a yellow fever vaccine cannot be administered over video, your doctor can evaluate and advise you or your child from your home in Sanger. 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 Sanger?

    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 Sanger-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.

Sanger 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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