If you have a condition that is not life-threatening but is potentially dangerous and requires a medical evaluation within 48 hours, call your primary care physician. Examples include high fever, unusual pain or injury.
Your PCP’s office is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The on-call doctor will provide the care you need or direct you to an urgent care center.
You must use a clinic from the approved list of urgent care centers.
There are no cures for the common cold, which is a virus. Antibiotics don't work on viruses. Colds and sore throats are best treated with rest and drinking lots of fluids such as water and fruit juice.
page modified 09/23/2011