Cold & Flu Care
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Immediate Cold & Flu Care When You Need It
True Compassion Urgent Care is your go-to destination for immediate walk-in care for colds, flu, and COVID-like symptoms. We understand the importance of quick and accurate diagnosis, which is why we offer in-house testing with immediate results in most cases. Our experienced providers create customized treatment plans to minimize your downtime and get you feeling better faster.
When to Seek Cold & Flu Care
- Fever, chills, or body aches
- Persistent cough or sore throat
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Fatigue or weakness that interferes with daily activities
- Headaches or sinus pressure
- Shortness of breath or chest discomfort
- Symptoms lasting more than 3-5 days or worsening
- Need for COVID-19 testing or flu testing
How We Treat Colds & Flu
At True Compassion Urgent Care, we combine advanced in-house testing with personalized care. Our providers perform thorough evaluations to determine whether your symptoms are caused by a cold, flu, COVID-19, or another condition. We offer same-day testing with immediate results in most cases, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan before you leave our clinic.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Recovery & Self-Care
Most colds resolve within 7-10 days, while flu symptoms typically improve within 3-7 days with proper treatment. We provide detailed recovery instructions including rest recommendations, hydration guidelines, and over-the-counter symptom relief options. If your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms like difficulty breathing or chest pain, return to urgent care immediately or seek emergency care.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations.
Most of our in-house tests provide results within 15-30 minutes. We strive to have your diagnosis and treatment plan ready before you leave.
Yes, if you test positive for influenza and meet clinical criteria, we can prescribe antiviral medications to reduce symptom severity and duration. These work best when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Yes, we offer rapid COVID-19 testing with same-day results. This helps us distinguish between flu, COVID-19, and common colds for appropriate treatment.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), and a list of current medications. This helps us provide the safest, most effective care.
Visit urgent care for typical cold and flu symptoms. Go to the emergency room if you experience severe difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, persistent vomiting, or other life-threatening symptoms.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.