Mobile urgent care
Mobile urgent care for strep throat
Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A streptococcus. It's common, spreads easily, and is quickly confirmed with a rapid test.
Common symptoms of strep throat
- A sudden sore, red throat, often with white patches
- Fever, especially 101°F (38°C) or higher
- Pain when swallowing
- Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck
- Headache, chills, or loss of appetite
How EZaccessMD helps
A board-certified physician evaluates your symptoms by phone, and a mobile medical unit can run a rapid strep test right at your home or workplace. If it's positive, an antibiotic prescription is sent electronically to your pharmacy the same day.
- Physician callback within the hour
- In-home diagnostics
- E-prescriptions
- $0 copay
When to seek emergency care
Call 911 or go to the nearest ER if you have trouble breathing, can't swallow saliva, or notice swelling that is closing your throat.
Strep Throat FAQ
- Can EZaccessMD treat strep throat without a clinic visit?
- A board-certified physician evaluates your symptoms by phone, and a mobile medical unit can run a rapid strep test right at your home or workplace. If it's positive, an antibiotic prescription is sent electronically to your pharmacy the same day.
- What does it cost?
- Members pay a $0 copay. EZaccessMD is an employer-sponsored benefit, so there is nothing to pay at the point of care.
- When should I seek emergency care for strep throat?
- Call 911 or go to the nearest ER if you have trouble breathing, can't swallow saliva, or notice swelling that is closing your throat.
Real urgent care, without the waiting room
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