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Midwest Urgent Care

UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION AND FLU CARE

FEEL BETTER, FASTER WITH CONVENIENT URGENT CARE

Cold and flu season can bring a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, from congestion and coughing to fever, sore throat, and body aches.

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COMMON SYMPTOMS

SYMPTOMS WE TREAT

At Midwest Urgent Care, our medical team provides convenient evaluation and treatment for upper respiratory infections, influenza, and other common respiratory illnesses. Upper respiratory infections and the flu can cause a range of symptoms, including:

  • Coughing and congestion
  • Sore throat and hoarseness
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Fever and chills
  • Headaches and body aches
  • Fatigue and general discomfort
  • Sinus pressure and sneezing

Because these symptoms can overlap with other illnesses, our providers can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether testing or additional treatment is appropriate.

TESTING AND TREATMENT

HOW WE HELP

Whether you are feeling under the weather or your symptoms are getting worse, we are here to help you find answers, manage your symptoms, and determine the appropriate next steps for recovery.

  1. Testing

    Depending on your symptoms and medical history, our providers may recommend testing for influenza, COVID-19, or other respiratory illnesses when available and clinically appropriate.

  2. Treatment

    Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your illness. Care may include recommendations for symptom relief, guidance on hydration and rest, and prescription medications when appropriate. For patients with influenza, antiviral medication may be beneficial in certain cases, especially when started early.

  3. Antibiotics

    Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, such as the common cold or flu, but our providers can assess whether your symptoms may indicate a bacterial infection that requires different treatment.

When to Visit Us, and When to Seek Emergency Care

Consider visiting Midwest Urgent Care if your symptoms are worsening, your fever persists, you have significant sinus or throat discomfort, or you are unsure what may be causing your illness. Seek emergency care for severe difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain, new confusion, or other signs of a medical emergency.

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COST AND INSURANCE

WHAT YOU WILL PAY

We accept most major insurance carriers. If you are paying out of pocket, call the location nearest you and we will give you an estimate before you are seen.

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TWO OMAHA LOCATIONS

WHERE TO COME IN

COMMON QUESTIONS

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU COME IN

Do I need an appointment to be seen for flu or cold symptoms?

No. Both locations are walk-in only, seven days a week, during open hours.

Can you test me for the flu?

Depending on your symptoms and medical history, our providers may recommend testing for influenza, COVID-19, or other respiratory illnesses when available and clinically appropriate.

Will I get antibiotics?

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as the common cold or flu. Our providers can assess whether your symptoms may indicate a bacterial infection that requires different treatment.

When should I go to an emergency room instead?

Seek emergency care for severe difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain, new confusion, or other signs of a medical emergency.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FEEL BETTER

You do not have to wait out every illness without answers. Visit Midwest Urgent Care or contact your nearest location to learn more about our flu and cold services.

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