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Cold & Flu

It’s RSV and flu season: Where should you seek medical attention?

Find urgent and walk-in care in seconds. For cold and flu, it’s faster than the ER

Patrick Flanary
Contributing Writer
Updated Dec. 18, 2024
Published Oct. 31, 2024
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