How can MinuteClinic® help during allergy season?

What support does MinuteClinic offer during allergy season?

When allergy season strikes, even everyday activities can be a challenge. As a provider of convenient clinical care services, MinuteClinic is here to help you find the relief you need to comfortably enjoy the season and all it has to offer.

With access to over 190 services and convenient scheduling options, MinuteClinic can provide the care you and your family may need this allergy season. In addition to in-person appointments at MinuteClinic locations nationwide, many of our services are also available through Virtual Care. We offer specific services to help you understand if you have allergies, and our medical providers have the knowledge and expertise to treat seasonal allergy symptoms. They can also provide personal recommendations and, if necessary, refer you to other medical professionals for further care.

What services does MinuteClinic offer for seasonal allergies?

MinuteClinic can help you address both allergies and related symptoms.

Allergy-specific services include:

• Allergy Treatment: A provider will assess your symptoms and help you create a treatment plan that may include prescription medicine.
• Allergy Testing: A provider will examine you and recommend a blood test to understand if you are allergic to any environmental allergy triggers.

MinuteClinic also offers treatment for other health conditions you may experience during allergy season, including:

• Cold & Upper Respiratory Infection Treatment
• Cough & Bronchitis Treatment
• Congestion & Sinus Infection Treatment
• Flu-like Symptoms Treatment
• Sore & Strep Throat Treatment
• Dermatitis, Rash & Skin Irritation Treatment

What symptoms are commonly associated with seasonal allergies?

Many symptoms associated with the common cold, such as sneezing or a runny nose, can also be signs of an allergic reaction to your environment. They may also indicate that you have hay fever (allergic rhinitis), which is an allergic reaction to pollen. Here are some symptoms to look for:

• Coughing
• Tiredness
• Runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing
• Congestion
• Breathing issues
• Headaches
• Nausea

If you have any of these symptoms and are wondering if they may be signs of a seasonal allergy, you can take advantage of our Allergy Testing service. If you are looking to treat allergy symptoms, you can also utilize our Allergy Treatment service both in-person at one of our clinics or from the comfort of home through the convenience of MinuteClinic Virtual Care.

How can MinuteClinic help me prepare for allergy season?

If seasonal allergies are an issue for you, MinuteClinic providers are available to give you advice on how to prepare for each season so you can enjoy them with little to no discomfort. They can also recommend or prescribe medicine to give you relief from seasonal allergy symptoms.

Seasonal allergies can happen at any time of the year. Spring allergies are common because there is often a lot of pollen in the air during that season. However, environmental allergens such as tree pollen, grass pollen and even dust or mold can happen in other seasons. For that reason, people can also suffer from fall allergies and winter allergies. If you're experiencing any allergy symptoms, it's best to seek treatment as soon as possible. MinuteClinic is always here to help with our professional medical providers and convenient appointments that are available both in-person and virtually for many of our 190 services.

How can MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physician associates help me during allergy season?

MinuteClinic employs compassionate nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs) who are qualified to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments for adults and children. They have the licenses, certifications, and clinical experience necessary to address your seasonal allergy concerns. Our providers can also offer personalized treatment and recommendations. When visiting MinuteClinic to address seasonal allergies, a MinuteClinic provider will consider your health history and other circumstances to create an appropriate treatment plan for you.

How does MinuteClinic help me save money on allergy-related services?

Our in-person and virtual care services can help you save money compared to care in other medical settings. MinuteClinic also has flexible payment options whether or not you have insurance. In addition to accepting most insurance plans, we also accept payment through HSA and FSA accounts for certain out-of-pocket costs like prescription medication copayments.

Why should I choose MinuteClinic for my health care needs?

With over 900 locations throughout the United States, we make it easy to access professional and compassionate care for a wide array of medical services at an affordable cost. MinuteClinic Virtual Care™* also gives you the option to see board-certified providers from the comfort of your home or wherever and whenever you need it.

*FOR VIRTUAL CARE: Available in select states for select conditions. Other restrictions apply. See cvs.com/minuteclinic/virtual-care for additional details.

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