Flu Season 2025: What You Need to Know and When to Visit Urgent Care

We’re in the thick of flu season, it feels like everyone has had it lately! While many flu cases can be managed at home, some symptoms require a visit to Innovative Express Care. Here’s your quick guide to navigating flu season 2025 and knowing when to seek medical attention.

Symptoms We’re Seeing

• Fever or chills
• Cough and sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Body aches, fatigue, and headaches
• Vomiting or diarrhea (more common in children)

When to Visit Us

Most patients recover within a week or two with rest and hydration. But some symptoms need to be addressed by a provider. You can start with telemedicine, but for a flu test and thorough evaluation, an in-person appointment is needed.

• Difficulty breathing or chest pain
• Fever over 103°F that won’t break or lasts more than three days
• Severe dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth, reduced urination)
• Confusion or fainting
• Flu symptoms in high-risk groups (seniors, pregnant women, chronic conditions)

When to Go to the ER

Sometimes your symptoms warrant a trip straight to the emergency room. That would include:

• Severe chest pain or trouble breathing
• Bluish lips or face
• Sudden confusion or inability to stay awake
• Seizures
• Stroke symptoms (numbness, slurred speech)

How Innovative Care Can Help

At Innovative Express Care, we provide:

• Rapid flu testing and antiviral medications
• IV fluids for dehydration
• Chest X-rays for pneumonia
• Personalized care for high-risk patients

Feeling Under the Weather? Visit Us Today.

Not sure if your flu symptoms need care? Book an appointment for fast, expert treatment today.