Influenza
What Is Influenza?
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily through droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks, and can also be contracted by touching contaminated surfaces.
Flu symptoms can include fever, chills, sore throat, cough, fatigue, body aches, and congestion. While many people recover within a week, influenza can lead to more serious complications—especially for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes.
Why it matters
Influenza is more than a seasonal inconvenience — it can cause significant illness and even hospitalization if not properly managed. Annual vaccination remains the best way to prevent infection and reduce the severity of symptoms if you do get sick.
Recognizing flu symptoms early allows for timely treatment, especially since antiviral medications work best when started soon after symptoms begin. Preventing the flu also helps protect vulnerable populations and reduce community spread.
Symptoms
- Fever and chills
- Muscle aches
- Cough and sore throat
- Fatigue and weakness
How we help
- Rapid flu testing
- Antiviral prescriptions when needed
- Supportive care advice for faster recovery
If you feel flu symptoms, come in for quick testing and treatment.
What is Urgent Care?
Urgent care bridges the gap between primary care and the emergency room. It’s designed for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention — faster than waiting for a regular appointment, and without the high costs of the ER.
At our clinic, urgent care means same-day access to medical providers, on-site testing, and fast treatment so you can get relief and return to your daily life.
Our urgent care services cover a wide range of common medical needs, including:
- Cold, flu, and COVID-19 testing and treatment
- Sore throats, strep, and sinus infections
- Cough, bronchitis, and RSV evaluation
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Ear infections and eye conditions (including pink eye)
- Minor cuts, burns, and skin infections
- Muscle strains, sprains, and minor injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Nausea, vomiting, and stomach issues
- Same-day lab testing and medication refills for urgent needs
Walk in anytime — no appointment is required.
Urgent care is best when you need quick medical attention for issues that are uncomfortable, painful, or concerning — but not life-threatening.
Examples include:
- Fever, cough, or flu symptoms
- Ear pain or sore throat
- Minor allergic reactions
- Small cuts or burns
- Sprains or strains
- Painful urination or suspected UTI
- Rashes, skin infections, or insect bites
Some symptoms require emergency care. Call 911 or go directly to the ER if you experience:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Severe abdominal pain
- Head injuries or loss of consciousness
- Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking
- Severe allergic reaction (trouble breathing, swelling of face/throat)
- Heavy bleeding that won’t stop
- Suspected stroke or heart attack
- Convenience: Walk in anytime, no appointment needed
- Speed: Short wait times compared to the ER
- Affordability: Lower costs than hospital emergency care
- Comprehensive care: On-site testing and treatment for a wide range of urgent conditions
- Personalized attention: Our providers take time to understand your needs and guide your recovery
Site Locations
Sandy Springs
369 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Peachtree Corners
3020 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Norcross, GA 30071Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMSat-Sun: Closed
Johns Creek
10475 Medlock Bridge Rd. Building 800, STE 820, Johns Creek, GA 30097Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Make sure to contact your doctor and notify them of your health condition
Call 9-1-1 anytime if you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You have severe trouble breathing
- You have constant chest pain or pressure
- You are severely dizzy or lightheaded
- You are confused or can’t think clearly
- You have pale, gray, or blue-colored skin or lips
- You pass out or are very hard to wake up
- You have weakness or drooping on one side of the face
- You have weakness or numbness in an arm or a leg
- You have a severe headache
- You have a seizure