Walk-In Clinic in CVS Pharmacy at 612 Merrimon Avenue

Does MinuteClinic at 612 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC test for coronavirus (COVID-19)?

CVS Health is conducting no-cost coronavirus testing (COVID-19) at select locations. Limited appointments are available for patients who qualify. Patients must schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 test in advance. It is required for patients to bring their insurance card and proof of identity to their testing appointment. Please view our other coronavirus support options for more information.

What can I expect from CVS MinuteClinic® at 612 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC?

MinuteClinic® is a walk-in and book clinic inside your local Asheville CVS/Pharmacy® or HealthHUB® location. At our HealthHUB locations, you can receive most MinuteClinic services as well as shop our health products. Our clinics give you a cheaper and more convenient alternative to emergency rooms and urgent cares. With the ability to walk in and make an appointment, you can come in at any time – including evenings and weekends. MinuteClinic® provides quality health care for adults and children over 18 months. We treat a wide range of conditions and illnesses to ensure that you and your family get well and stay well. Some of our services include TB testing, flu shots, and sports physicals . Come in for a MinuteClinic visit and receive quality health care on your schedule!

What is the Difference Between Urgent Care vs Walk-In Clinic in Asheville, NC?

Urgent Care and our clinics have many similarities – they both offer similar services and act as a more convenient alternative to emergency rooms. Though they offer similar services, you can save 40% at MinuteClinic when compared to urgent care in Asheville. At MinuteClinic®, you can check the wait times at various clinics online prior to coming in to avoid the long lines that are common at urgent Care. The largest distinction, besides the cost and wait time, is that an urgent care has equipment to perform on-site lab tests and x-rays. If needed, your Asheville MinuteClinic health professional can refer you elsewhere for an x-ray.

When Should I Go to Urgent Care or Walk-In Clinic in Asheville, NC?

Urgent Cares and our clinics are ideal for when you become sick or injured when your regular doctor is not available for a last-minute appointment. If you have a condition that you would normally see your doctor for, going to a CVS MinuteClinic over an emergency room is appropriate. While we treat sicknesses and injuries, our nurse practitioners and physician assistants are also able to administer a variety of vaccines if needed for work, school or personal reasons such as travel. You should go to an emergency room if you have more complex or critical needs that may require advanced treatments, including cases where surgery may be necessary. An example of some symptoms best evaluated at a hospital emergency room include chest pain, broken bones, or head injuries. Our Asheville walk-in and book clinic is ideal for treating minor illnesses , like ear aches and ear infections, however, in the event of a severe injury, please call 911 immediately.

How Much is a MinuteClinic Visit at 612 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC with and without Insurance?

MinuteClinic® prices in Asheville range anywhere from $35 to $250 depending on the service. Please visit our service price list and insurance information page to see detailed pricing and insurance breakdowns. At CVS MinuteClinic®, most insurance plans are accepted. We recommend contacting your insurance company prior to your visit to be sure that the service you are seeking will be covered. How much you will have to pay out of pocket will depend on your insurance coverage. If you do not have insurance or prefer to pay out of pocket, you may pay with cash, card, or check. Prices may vary depending on the complexity of the case. Lab tests and additional services may result in additional charges.

Can’t make it in for a visit? We also have Video Visits, which enable you to see one of our health care professionals from the comfort of your own home as an alternative for just $59 per visit. Currently, a Video Visit is not covered by insurance and is not required to get treatment.

Vibrant, historic and charming, Asheville is certainly one of the more ideal U.S. cities in which to live. However, just like all cities, vibrant and charming or not, you can get sick in this charismatic mountain town just as easily as you can catch a bug in New York or the flu in L.A.

We know this, which is why we have made sure that many of our pharmacies now house a MinuteClinic®. You can find your Asheville MinuteClinic® located conveniently inside the CVS Pharmacy® at the corner of Merrimon Avenue and Edgewood Road. We're right across the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center on one side and the delicious The Hop Ice Cream Café on the other.

Keeping residents comfortable in sickness and in health

The healthcare professionals who work behind the counter at our MinuteClinic® are no different than those who work behind the window at your family doctor's office or at the local hospital. They're caring, compassionate and have one goal: to keep you and the community of Asheville healthy. We do this by offering routine physical and well-checks to anyone who either needs a physical or who merely wants to obtain a gauge of where their health stands.

We also perform blood pressure and cholesterol checks and, if your readings are high, can advise you on what you need to do to lower them.

That said, there is still a probability that you will catch some bug throughout the year. If you do, you can count on our team to diagnose and treat you, and to send you home with the necessary instructions for regaining good health. Some common ailments we treat include the following:

• Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
• Ear infections
• Upper respiratory and sinus infections
• Eczema
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Mononucleosis
• Pink eye
• Pertussis
• Heartburn and indigestion

Preventing illness whenever possible

Oftentimes, routine well-checks and healthy habits are not enough to prevent aggressive disease. In some cases, the only true effective preventative measure is a vaccine. Our professionals within our MinuteClinic® are certified to administer common immunizations such as MMR, Tdap, polio, meningitis, HPV and, of course, the flu.

While we encourage everyone who is able to get all the recommended vaccinations, we cannot stress enough the importance of getting the flu vaccine. If you and your loved ones are healthy and over the age of 18 months, you all should get the annual flu vaccine at the start of flu season. Though not 100 percent effective, the vaccine can help fight the virus, minimize uncomfortable symptoms such as fever, body aches and chills and prevent complications, such as pneumonia. Call us at 1-866-389-2727 to see if we still have the vaccine available.

Visit our clinic today

Stay healthy this season and all year long with the help of our MinuteClinic® professionals. Call our clinic now to schedule an appointment, or simply walk in when you have a spare minute. We can get you in and out in the time it takes to grab a few items and check out. If you're not from the area or don't know where we're located, ask Google to "locate a walk in clinic near me" and follow the step-by-step driving directions. "

Does CVS at 612 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC offer flu shots?

Flu shots are offered at the CVS MinuteClinic at 612 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC. Schedule your flu shot ahead of time so you can get in and out faster. Provide your insurance information and answer questions online ahead of time with our flu shot FAQs and other flu vaccination resources. Find more information about the CVS Pharmacy at 612 Merrimon Avenue. and other MinuteClinic locations offering flu shots in NC.

Flu Shots at MinuteClinic in Asheville, NC

Our staff is trained to help you understand risks of the flu as well as administer the flu vaccine. During your visit, you will also learn about ways to help prevent the flu this season. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people six months of age or older be vaccinated against influenza annually. Since you’re likely to fall into that criteria, you can just stop by the MinuteClinic at 612 Merrimon Avenue and get your flu shot at your convenience while picking up your prescriptions or same-day photo order!

About the Flu (Influenza)

Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease. Generally, the flu may resolve on its own. However, if the flu goes untreated, you may be at risk for complications that can be life-threatening. Those that might be at a higher risk of severe flu complications include children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems. If you fall into any of these categories, it is essential that you take strides towards flu prevention by getting your flu shot at MinuteClinic. The flu shot works by exposing you to an inactive flu virus and the flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body after vaccination. These antibodies will help to protect you if you are exposed to the flu virus. Essentially, getting a flu shot prepares your body to fight the flu.

Why Get A Flu Shot?

Getting vaccinated helps to protect you and the people around you. Influenza sends a countless number of patients into hospitals each year – don’t be one of them. There are two types of flu shots – a seasonal vaccine for adults and children (preservative-free available, upon request) and a high dose vaccine (for ages 65+). While you can take preventative measures, getting immunized with the influenza vaccine is your best defense against the flu. Each year, new strains of the flu develop. While you may have gotten a flu shot in the past, you may not be protected from the new strands. Although flu vaccines may not be 100% effective, it is still the best defense against the virus. Don’t fall victim to the flu this year – stop by MinuteClinic and get your flu shot today!