Guides
Plain-language guides to help you decide where to go. They explain what urgent care can usually help with and the signs that mean you should go to the ER instead.
By symptom
Urinary tract symptomsBurning or frequent urinationSinus pressure and congestionFacial pressure, stuffy noseSore throatPainful swallowing, possible strepEye redness and irritationPink eye, itchy or crusty eyesFlu, COVID and feverFever, body aches, coughSprains, strains and minor injuriesTwisted ankle, sore wristCuts and woundsCuts that may need stitchesEar painEarache, ear infectionRashes and skin issuesRash, bites, poison ivySTI testing and preventionConfidential testingTick bites and Lyme diseaseEmbedded tick, bullseye rashFever in babies and childrenWhen a child's fever needs careBack painPulled muscle, stiff backMinor burnsKitchen and scald burnsDog and animal bitesBites and scratchesMild allergic reactionsHives, itching, bee stingsHeadaches and migrainesHeadache that won't quitVomiting, diarrhea and food poisoningStomach bug, dehydrationNosebleedsNosebleed that won't stopHead bumps and concussionHit your headAsthma flare-upsWheezing, needs a refillSplinters and stuck objectsSplinter, fishhook, bead in noseStomach and belly painCramps, belly acheToothache and dental painToothache, broken toothLingering cough and chest congestionCough that won't go awaySeasonal allergiesSneezing, runny nose, itchy eyesJoint pain, gout and swellingPainful knee, toe or wristHigh blood pressure readingGot a high reading at homeDizziness and vertigoLightheaded, room spinningHeartburn and acid refluxBurning after eatingVaginal itching and yeast infectionsItching, odor, irritationIngrown toenails and nail infectionsRed, painful toeAnxiety and panic attacksRacing heart, can't calm down
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By state
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By corridor
I-95 Northeast CorridorPhiladelphia Main LineRoute 1 New JerseyGarden State ParkwayRoute 9 Monmouth & OceanLong Island ExpresswayConnecticut Shoreline (New Haven Line)Route 128 / Boston BeltwayI-270 Technology CorridorBaltimore–Washington Parkway