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Your best bet: Urgent care clinic

Do you go to the emergency room when you or your family are sick or injured? Or is it best to try the urgent care clinic?

Check out this chart to see a symptom-based recommendation for where to go.

Some benefits of urgent care clinics include:

  • Speed: Expect a faster experience in and out, and avoid long wait times.
  • Convenience: Urgent care centers have extended hours and are likely close to your home or workplace.
  • Cost: A visit to the emergency room can be 4 times more expensive than urgent care.

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