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URGENT CARE - (Austin Family Clinic) Copyright (c) 2010,2011 AO Design -. All rights reserved. http://www.austinurgentcare.com/ Urgent Medical Care Urgent Care and Medical needs of the community. en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 08:33:44 -0500 5 URGENT CARE 190 107 http://www.austinurgentcare.com/ http://www.austinurgentcare.com/images/logo.jpg The Care Savings Plan and Your Budget: Family Health Care http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/the-care-savings-plan-and-your-budget-family-health-care http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=68 Urgent Medical Care Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:00 -0600 <div> <div class="adL"> <div class="im"> If you’re like most people, the biggest factor in health care for you or your family is cost.  That’s a big one, even at local urgent care clinics in Austin, simply because of the education level needed in the field; it’s not cheap.  But you need to be able to provide quality health care for yourself, and especially if you have young children, your family, so how do you do that and stay in a budget? Urgent and Family Care at Avery Ranch has a great plan called The Care Savings Plan, and it’s built for just this kind of situation.  Now, it’s not insurance, let’s be clear on that, but it is more of a co-op type of plan.  It has great benefits and really helps you control your costs when accessing health care, but it’s not insurance. So how can The Care Savings Plan help you and your family control costs?  Well, here are a couple of thoughts: First, in the arena of controlling medical costs, it’s the unknown that really drives costs out of control, right?  For instance, if your child has a fever, you go in to get that looked at , and it turns out she actually has the flu, needs antibiotics and follow up visits.  That’s a lot, and really hard to plan for.  Well, that’s exactly where we’ve pointed the essence of our program at; the ability to encounter and take care of medical situations without throwing your whole budget into the ditch.  Next, we have built a high convenience factor into the system.  We know you’re time is limited, and that is even more so if you have kids.  We’ve done everything we can to reduce the time footprint needed for a visit to the doctor.  You can check into our Online Checkin system for more information on this if you’d like. </div> </div> </div> <div class="adL"> <div class="im"> <div>   </div> </div> </div> What’s the Real Value of a Urgent Care Clinic? 3 Thoughts http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/whats-the-real-value-of-a-urgent-care-clinic-3-thoughts http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=67 Urgent Medical Care Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:00 -0600 <strong style="color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918);"> <span style="color: #500050; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">When you think of providing health care for your family, you might not think first of a urgent care clinic.  Should you?  What is that urgent care clinics in Austin provide that you should consider?  Here’s another question: should you think about the closest urgent care facility when considering where to move?  That’s one we’ll talk about in this post, among others.<strong style="color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918);"> <span style="color: #500050; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">First, let’s talk about what a urgent care clinic brings to your family.  The urgent care clinic of today, especially in Austin, is in many ways the new face of the general practice clinic of days past.  Equipped to handle the scrapes and pains of day to day life in the typical Austin family, they give you a valuable resource close by so that you don’t have to suffer through a Emergency Room visit for, say, a broken arm.  Time convenience is a big deal.<strong style="color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918);"> <span style="color: #500050; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Second, experience with families.  This might surprise you to be listed as a benefit, but think about it: do you really think of your last emergency room visit as a good example of family friendly?  It’s not that it’s intentional, but simply an example of triage: the life-threatening cases get the majority of the attention, and the niceties get pushed to last.  Urgent care facilities in Austin give you both that expertise and specialization dealing with families, while also having the bandwidth to apply it.<strong style="color: #500050; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918);"> <span style="color: #500050; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Now, let’s talk about proximity.  With Austin spreading more every year,  major medical facilities can sometimes be very far away from a desired neighborhood.  If you or your family member has a broken bone or dehydration, you want a facility close by instead of having to drive half an hour.  Urgent care clinics in Austin give you that. Urgent Care Clinic vs. Emergency Care; What’s the Difference? http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/urgent-care-clinic-vs-emergency-care-whats-the-difference http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=66 Urgent Medical Care Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:22:00 -0600 <div class="im"> When it comes to urgent care clinics in Austin, you have lots of questions, but one of the principle questions you should be asking is this: what is the difference between a urgent care clinic in Austin and an establishment that offers emergency care?  You might think that because of the sheer number of urgent care clinics that they’re  the same as emergency care, but that would be a mistake.  It could be a critical one.   See, urgent care clinics in Austin are built around providing care for situations and conditions that are not generally considered life-threatening.  We’ll go over some of the definitions for that a little later, but first let’s look at what care IS provided in a urgent care or walk in clinic in Austin.   Here is a list of some (not all) of the situations or conditions we see often and regularly treat at Urgent and Family Care at Avery Ranch:  <ul> <li>Laceration Repair & Wound Care</li> <li>Fractures and Wound Care</li> <li>Respiratory Illnesses</li> <li>Asthma</li> <li>Vomiting</li> <li>Diarrhea</li> <li>Sore Throat</li> <li>Urinary Infection</li> </ul> </div> <div class="adL"> <div class="im"> Again, these are not the only issues we treat, but these are not generally life-threatening in nature.  When it’s your child, of course, nothing feels like a “non-emergency”, right?  So why the distinction?  Well, there are several reasons we could go into, but only one should matter for this discussion: level of care. The simple fact is that life-threatening conditions, or emergency situations that could develop into something life-threatening, demand a level of care that is not possible at a smaller family care or urgent care clinic (like Urgent and Family Care at Avery Ranch).  This is because of what it takes to move someone through the levels of care, not to mention the sheer numbers of labor hours, is staggering.  Here are a few symptoms (not all) that should send you or your family to the ER instead of a urgent care clinic: <ul> <li>Chest Pain</li> <li>Sudden dizziness, weakness or loss of coordination or balance</li> <li>Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg</li> <li>Difficulty speaking</li> <li>Sudden blurred vision</li> <li>Severe abdominal pain</li> </ul> This is a relatively short blog post on this topic, and nothing in it should be considered the last word on the subject.  If something is amiss, get it checked out, and don’t wait. </div> </div> How Do Sports Physicals Work into your plans for a Walk in Clinic? http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/how-do-sports-physicals-work-into-your-plans-for-a-walk-in-clinic http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=60 Urgent Medical Care Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:38:00 -0600 <div> Sports physicals in Austin are nothing new, any family with that has teens will need one.  You should be thinking ahead, though.  Plan for what your kids are going to need in the coming years, that way you’ll know that your needs and the needs of your kdis will be met properly.  See, a sports physical is something that is required by most schools for participation in different types of competitive sports.  More than that, though, you want to know your kids are prepared and thoroughly checked out for yourself.  For this reason, you want to think through  what clinic  you choose, and the strategy you use to provide the standard care (flu shots, sports physicals, checkups and the like) they receive.  What does that mean?  Let’s dig a little deeper. You probably already know that there are dozens of institutions within a few miles of the typical home in Austin, Tx. that offer an array of services, from flu shots to checkups and other services.  Most of these institutions offer competition based on price, but is that what you really want?  You have to consider how they arrive at these cheaper (or at least, the perception of cheaper) prices.  They have to hire at the lowest rate, which means they'll only attract the lowest level of talent.  Is this who you want to be giving your kids a flu shot or a checkup? A better plan is to have all your family's care provided under one roof.  Have them attended by the same staff, and the same doctors, so that you know they'll get the same care. This is important when it comes to sports physicals.  Having all the records of your kids' health in one place, rather than spread out among the several institutions around town that you would use for all these other services, is a much better long terh strategy for your family's health.</div> 3 Symptoms That Should NOT Send You To A Walk In Clinic In Austin http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/3-symptoms-that-should-not-send-you-to-a-walk-in-clinic-in-austin http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=59 Urgent Medical Care Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:37:00 -0600 <div> Walk in clinics in Austin are great.  They provide the kind of health care you need, right when you need it, and all without an appointment.  While these are all great, there are still many symptoms that you should not use a walk in clinic to deal with.  We’re only going to work through three today, but there are more you should keep in mind (for a full list, click here).  Read on, I’ll explain. Here are the three we’ll talk about today: <ul> <li>Chest Pain</li> <li>Seizure</li> <li>Difficulty Speaking</li> </ul> - Hide quoted text - First, Chest Pain.  Since chest pain can mean a heart attack, you need to be in the right place if that is indeed your condition.  See, treating a heart attack has come a long way in the last 40 years.  There are medications available now, and tests too, that are only available at a large medical facility-like a hospital.  Also, ER facilities have the procedures and processes immediately available that put you in position to reduce the damage done by a heart attack. Second, Seizure.  There are many causes of seizures, but the majority of them - and the most serious - lie in the brain.  Walk in clinics aren’t intended to deal with something this complex.  Too, you need to be in the facility so that if you are diagnosed with any of the major causes of seizures that you are in a place that can help you as much as possible. Lastly, difficulty speaking is a symptom that is very serious, and should only be dealt with at a ER facility.  Because this is a major indicator of stroke, you should be at a facility that can help you.  Walk in clinics are not the right place.  Again, they’re great for the minor stuff you deal with day-to-day, but if you run across these symptoms, skip the Austin walk in clinic and go straight to the ER.</div> The True Value of a Austin Walk In Clinic http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/the-true-value-of-a-austin-walk-in-clinic http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=58 Urgent Medical Care Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:32:00 -0600 <div> What exactly is a walk in clinic in Austin, and how does it benefit you and your family?  The simple fact is that you don’t always know when you’re kids are going to get sick, fall and hurt themselves, or spike a fever.  You need a resource available to you and your family that doesn’t require you to make an appointment to be able to get care when they need it.  Let’s look a little further. Health care is critical to your children, and you need to have access to it when and where you need it.  If you have children, you understand that an appointment doesn’t always make sense (in fact, rarely is that the case with kids!), and it’s great to have access to a facility that aligns its operating procedure to that fact.  Walk in clinics in Austin do just that.  Most walk in clinics, if they are set up correctly, will deal with a wide variety of illnesses and health needs, both prevention and non-prevention related.  Typical needs covered by walk in clinics in Austin are: • Sore Throats • Allergies • Ear Infections • Poison Ivy • Minor skin infections and burns • Laceration repair and wound care • Fractures and athletic injuries • Respiratory Illnesses • Asthma • Gynecologic and genitourinary problems • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Dehydration • Headaches • Backaches • Mild stomach aches • Minor eye problems and nose bleeds You parents know that this covers the vast majority of the ailments you deal with when it comes to your kids.  The nice thing is that you don’t have to run down to the ER every time something on this list happens; that is, if you have a good walk in clinic close to you.  Find one you can trust, and if you have kids, put them on speed dial!</div> Sports Physical: One More Advantage of a Austin Family Clinic http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/sports-physical-one-more-advantage-of-a-austin-family-clinic http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=57 Urgent Medical Care Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:23:00 -0600 <div> <div> <div class="im"> Sports Physical: One More Advantage of a Austin Family Clinic Austin family clinics are a great source of many benefits to families looking to get quality healthcare.  One of these is sports physicals.  If you have kids, they will probably play sports at some point or another.  Most Austin schools require a sports physical be before allowing kids of any age to participate in competitive sports.  This is another reason to use us an austin family clinic for all your healthcare needs.  See, having your children cared for in one faciliity, seeeing the same doctors, is a good idea.  Because they will know your children’s history and needs, they can better serve you and your family.   The opposite, which is to have your individual health care services, including lsports physicals, provided by the cheapest bidder, and thus at different locations around Austin, saves you a few dollars, but does it give your kids the best health care? Sports physicals aren't a critical medical need, but they are important.  You want to be sure they are performed by someone you trust.  The worst thing that could happen is that someone in a hurry overlooks something that should keep your child from going out and participating in a competitive sport that they really have no business doing.   Your child's long term health as an adult in many ways is tied to what happens to them as a child.  Sports physicals give you the knowledge you need to do your best to insure that nothing jeopardizes that health, and that your kids can safely enjoy the many different competitive sports that are available to them.   Caring for your kids is your top priority, and finding a good Austin family clinic  that offers them is a good way to start.   </div> </div> </div> <div class="im"> <div> <div>   </div> </div> </div> Care Savings Plan: Is It Right For Your Family? http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/care-savings-plan-is-it-right-for-your-family http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=61 Urgent Medical Care Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:56:00 -0600 <div class="im"> You may or may not  have heard of the Care Savings Plan, but in either case, you should know the benefits.  Why?  Because you could be missing out on real savings that your family can really use, and especially in an economy like this.  When you really dig into the savings you and your family get, singing up for the Care Savings Plan is a no-brainer.   First, let’s look at some of the savings you get: </div>   <ul> <div class="im"> <li>$68 Office Visit*</li> <li>20% Discount on Labs, X-Rays & Procedures</li> <li>$20 Flu Shots (20% Discount!)</li> <li>Enrollment Fee of Only $18/mo or $216/year</li> </div> <li>Application Fee is only $10 (one-time fee)</li> <div class="im"> <li>You and your entire family receive ALL these discounts for as long for as long as you’re actively enrolled</li> <li>PLUS you get 10-60% discount at participating pharmacies, vision and hearing providers, and dental offices</li> </div> </ul> The Care Savings Plan can save you and your family a considerable amount off of the regular office visit. The fact that you get that reduced $68 ON YOUR FIRST VISIT, how do you not sign up for this?  The Care Savings Plan was created mostly for individuals and families without insurance, and we want you to take advantage of it.   One thing to keep in mind is that the Care Savings Plan is NOT insurance.  It is a plan that is put together to give you savings, but is absolutely not health insurance.  These differences are important, because you do need to secure health insurance for your family for a whole host of reasons.  Because health insurance covers such a wide range of maladies, it’s a must.  There is no long term contract, this is a month to month plan, allowing you to opt out of it at any time <div class="im"> Check out the Care Savings Plan for your family today, you’ll be glad you did. </div> 3 Tips on PIcking the Best Family Clinic in Austin for Your Family's Needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/3-tips-on-picking-the-best-family-clinic-in-austin-for-your-familys-needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=62 Urgent Medical Care Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:57:00 -0600   <div class="im"> Picking the right Austin family clinic or Round Rock walk in clinic is an important decision that you want to weigh carefully.  The consequences of picking the wrong family clinic are only going to show up when you find out that your family hasn’t been taken care of properly.  By then it’s too late.  Obviously, that’s not what you want, but how do you avoid it?  The good news is that there are ways that you can take the right precautions and make sure you pick the right family care clinic in Austin for your family.  Here are three tips that you might find helpful.   First, check around.  If you’re doing it right, you’re going to be looking for a family clinic relatively close to your own home, so ask your neighbors.  Do they have a family clinic that they like?  Note the clinics close to you and ask about them; on their visits, how did they do with kids?  Did they seem knowledgeable?    Second, read reviews.   In the digital age, you have a great ally in finding the right family clinic, because if anyone has had a bad experience at one, that review is going to be easy to find.  It will be the one with all the smoke coming from it!  Seriously, online review sites are great allies in seeking out a good Austin family care clinic. Third, talk to the staff.  Once you have done your fact checking and have narrowed your choices to a few family clinics, go there and talk to them.  Online checking is good, but nothing beats face to face conversation.  What feeling do you get?  Do they seem too busy for you?  Take your kids and watch how they behave toward them.  Do your kids get a good feeling?   Remember, you’re going to be the one dealing with the consequences down the road if the family clinic you pick is the wrong one.  Choose wisely. </div> 3 Tips on PIcking the Best Family Clinic in Austin for Your Family's Needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/3-tips-on-picking-the-best-family-clinic-in-austin-for-your-familys-needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=63 Urgent Medical Care Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:57:00 -0600   <div class="im"> Picking the right Austin family clinic or Round Rock walk in clinic is an important decision that you want to weigh carefully.  The consequences of picking the wrong family clinic are only going to show up when you find out that your family hasn’t been taken care of properly.  By then it’s too late.  Obviously, that’s not what you want, but how do you avoid it?  The good news is that there are ways that you can take the right precautions and make sure you pick the right family care clinic in Austin for your family.  Here are three tips that you might find helpful.   First, check around.  If you’re doing it right, you’re going to be looking for a family clinic relatively close to your own home, so ask your neighbors.  Do they have a family clinic that they like?  Note the clinics close to you and ask about them; on their visits, how did they do with kids?  Did they seem knowledgeable?    Second, read reviews.   In the digital age, you have a great ally in finding the right family clinic, because if anyone has had a bad experience at one, that review is going to be easy to find.  It will be the one with all the smoke coming from it!  Seriously, online review sites are great allies in seeking out a good Austin family care clinic. Third, talk to the staff.  Once you have done your fact checking and have narrowed your choices to a few family clinics, go there and talk to them.  Online checking is good, but nothing beats face to face conversation.  What feeling do you get?  Do they seem too busy for you?  Take your kids and watch how they behave toward them.  Do your kids get a good feeling?   Remember, you’re going to be the one dealing with the consequences down the road if the family clinic you pick is the wrong one.  Choose wisely. </div> 3 Tips on PIcking the Best Family Clinic in Austin for Your Family's Needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/3-tips-on-picking-the-best-family-clinic-in-austin-for-your-familys-needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=64 Urgent Medical Care Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:57:00 -0600   <div class="im"> Picking the right Austin family clinic or Round Rock walk in clinic is an important decision that you want to weigh carefully.  The consequences of picking the wrong family clinic are only going to show up when you find out that your family hasn’t been taken care of properly.  By then it’s too late.  Obviously, that’s not what you want, but how do you avoid it?  The good news is that there are ways that you can take the right precautions and make sure you pick the right family care clinic in Austin for your family.  Here are three tips that you might find helpful.   First, check around.  If you’re doing it right, you’re going to be looking for a family clinic relatively close to your own home, so ask your neighbors.  Do they have a family clinic that they like?  Note the clinics close to you and ask about them; on their visits, how did they do with kids?  Did they seem knowledgeable?    Second, read reviews.   In the digital age, you have a great ally in finding the right family clinic, because if anyone has had a bad experience at one, that review is going to be easy to find.  It will be the one with all the smoke coming from it!  Seriously, online review sites are great allies in seeking out a good Austin family care clinic. Third, talk to the staff.  Once you have done your fact checking and have narrowed your choices to a few family clinics, go there and talk to them.  Online checking is good, but nothing beats face to face conversation.  What feeling do you get?  Do they seem too busy for you?  Take your kids and watch how they behave toward them.  Do your kids get a good feeling?   Remember, you’re going to be the one dealing with the consequences down the road if the family clinic you pick is the wrong one.  Choose wisely. </div> 3 Tips on PIcking the Best Family Clinic in Austin for Your Family's Needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/3-tips-on-picking-the-best-family-clinic-in-austin-for-your-familys-needs http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=65 Urgent Medical Care Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:57:00 -0600   <div class="im"> Picking the right Austin family clinic or Round Rock walk in clinic is an important decision that you want to weigh carefully.  The consequences of picking the wrong family clinic are only going to show up when you find out that your family hasn’t been taken care of properly.  By then it’s too late.  Obviously, that’s not what you want, but how do you avoid it?  The good news is that there are ways that you can take the right precautions and make sure you pick the right family care clinic in Austin for your family.  Here are three tips that you might find helpful.   First, check around.  If you’re doing it right, you’re going to be looking for a family clinic relatively close to your own home, so ask your neighbors.  Do they have a family clinic that they like?  Note the clinics close to you and ask about them; on their visits, how did they do with kids?  Did they seem knowledgeable?    Second, read reviews.   In the digital age, you have a great ally in finding the right family clinic, because if anyone has had a bad experience at one, that review is going to be easy to find.  It will be the one with all the smoke coming from it!  Seriously, online review sites are great allies in seeking out a good Austin family care clinic. Third, talk to the staff.  Once you have done your fact checking and have narrowed your choices to a few family clinics, go there and talk to them.  Online checking is good, but nothing beats face to face conversation.  What feeling do you get?  Do they seem too busy for you?  Take your kids and watch how they behave toward them.  Do your kids get a good feeling?   Remember, you’re going to be the one dealing with the consequences down the road if the family clinic you pick is the wrong one.  Choose wisely. </div> What is a Austin Walk In Clinic, and How Can It Help Your Family? http://www.austinurgentcare.com/blog/what-is-a-austin-walk-in-clinic-and-how-can-it-help-your-family http://www.austinurgentcare.com/rss.php?id=49 Urgent Medical Care Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:02:00 -0600 Walk in clinics are not new to Austin, but they are growing in popularity.   The benefits stack up fast, but you might not be aware of them at first, so we’re going to talk about a few that you may or may not realize.  Let’s get started. First, in a walk in clinic in Austin, you don’t have to make an appointment.  This may not seem like a big deal, but if you have a screaming two-year-old with a fever who needs attention, going to a medical care facility that does not force you to have an appointment is a big deal. This is important when there is an emergency, but what if there isn’t?   Non-emergency medical care could be even higher on the list of factors that favor a Austin walk in clinic over standard general practice doctor’s offices.  Think about it; you need to get flu shots for you, your husband and your three kids, but their schedules are all over the place.  Your husband really needs to do it on the weekend, while each of your kids have different days of the week that would be best.  THEN, right when you are about to take your 13-year-old in for his flu shot, your 10-year-old’s soccer practice ends early and you have to go pick them up, ruining your appointment to get the oldest’s shot administered, right?  Hold on, this is a walk in clinic, so you don’t have to have an appointment!  See the benefit?  As soon as you have a free hour, take one or even two kids over and get their shots, and you’re on your way.  This makes routine medical care for your family a LOT less stressful.