What Is Urgent Care?

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These days, it seems like a new walk in clinic or urgent care facility is popping up on every corner. Though, despite their prevalence, many people have yet to take advantage of the services they provide. So what exactly should you expect when visiting a walk-in clinic? Below, the licensed physicians at Immediate Medical Care Center in Darien, CT discuss a few of the treatments and advantages.

What Is Urgent Care?
When an injury or illness does not justify an Emergency Room visit but cannot wait for primary care, a walk in clinic fills the void. Though urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care, it can prove a valuable resource, especially when faced with an urgent medical need on an evening, weekend, and holiday. However, should

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