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Urgent Care or Emergency Department? Part 1

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Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Lopez
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Sore throat, cough, fever, and ear pain? Is it better to head to an urgent care or the emergency department if you’re having cold and flu-like symptoms? Knowing where to go can help you connect with the right care more quickly and spare emergency departments from longer wait times. Follow along with the video below to test your knowledge and learn more.

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