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Flu Treatment (24/7 Virtual Care)

Get evaluated by a board-certified provider anytime — day or night — with a quick, test-based visit for influenza treatment.

Test result required for treatment decisions.

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Treatment Information

Understanding Flu Treatment with Tamiflu

Learn when antiviral medication may be recommended for your influenza treatment

What is Tamiflu?

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication that can help treat influenza (flu) when started early. It works against both Influenza A and B, but does not treat COVID-19, RSV, or the common cold.

When Your Provider May Prescribe Tamiflu

If Your Symptoms Started Recently (Within 48 Hours)

Tamiflu works best when started within the first 2 days of feeling sick. It can help you feel better faster and reduce the risk of complications.

The sooner you start, the better it works

If You Have Certain Health Conditions

Your provider may recommend Tamiflu even if it's been more than 48 hours since your symptoms started if you have any of these conditions:

  • • Age 65 or older, or under 2 years
  • • Pregnancy or recently gave birth
  • • Asthma, COPD, or lung conditions
  • • Heart disease or diabetes
  • • Kidney, liver, or neurologic disease
  • • Weakened immune system
  • • BMI of 40 or higher
  • • Living in a nursing home or long-term care

If Your Symptoms Are Severe or Getting Worse

Tamiflu is recommended for severe flu symptoms, regardless of when they started. This includes:

  • • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • • Symptoms that rapidly get worse
  • • Signs of pneumonia or other complications

During Flu Season with Flu-Like Symptoms

If the flu is spreading in your community and you have symptoms, your provider may start treatment before test results are available—especially if you're at higher risk or very sick.

When Tamiflu May Not Be Needed

If you're otherwise healthy with mild flu symptoms that started more than 2 days ago, your body can usually fight off the flu without antiviral medication. Your provider will discuss what's best for your situation.

What to Know If You're Prescribed Tamiflu

Benefits
  • • Can help you feel better 1-2 days sooner
  • • May reduce risk of complications
  • • Works for Influenza A and B
Possible Side Effects
  • • Nausea or upset stomach (take with food)
  • • Vomiting or headache
  • • Rare: mood or behavior changes (mainly in children)

Your provider will work with you to decide if Tamiflu is right for your situation. They'll consider your symptoms, health history, and how long you've been sick. If you have kidney problems, your dose may need to be adjusted.

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How it works

1

Get a flu test

Obtain a flu test from a local store. Consider having it delivered, or picking it up before your visit.

You'll need the test result for the provider to treat.

2

Take the test and have the result ready

Take the test and make sure your result is ready for the provider to view during your appointment.

  • Open the test before your visit
  • Follow the instructions exactly
  • Have the result visible on camera
3

Meet with a board-certified provider

Book care 24 hours a day. Your provider will review your symptoms and your test result and guide next steps.

Pharmacy info (for prescriptions if needed)

If treatment is appropriate, prescriptions will be sent to a pharmacy near you. Please have your preferred pharmacy information ready.

  • Name of your closest pharmacy
  • Address (or cross streets)
  • Phone number (optional)
  • If your appointment is at night, have a 24-hour pharmacy option ready

Night appointment?

Choose a 24-hour pharmacy so you can pick up medication right away.

This visit is a good fit if you:

Good fit

  • Have flu symptoms and want fast guidance
  • Have a flu test result available
  • Need help deciding what to do next
  • Need a prescription sent to a local pharmacy if appropriate

Seek emergency care

Seek emergency care right away for:

  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Confusion
  • Bluish lips or face
  • Rapidly worsening symptoms

Call 911 immediately for emergencies

What to Expect From Your Visit

Your Care Experience

Your visit is designed to give you timely, high-quality medical care from a licensed, board-certified provider. Your payment covers the evaluation and management of your health concerns, including a review of your symptoms, medical history, and any test results you share, along with personalized medical guidance and next steps.

Thoughtful, Individualized Prescribing

Our providers focus on safe, evidence-based care. While prescriptions are often part of treatment, they are provided only when medically appropriate. Your provider will partner with you to determine the best plan for your health, which may include medications, supportive care, or monitoring — depending on what's safest and most effective for you.

Flu Testing

To ensure accurate and effective treatment, a flu test result is required when seeking care for influenza. Please obtain your test ahead of time and have the result ready to share with your provider during your visit so care can move forward smoothly.

Pharmacy Coordination

If medication is recommended, your prescription will be sent to the pharmacy you choose. For evening or overnight appointments, we encourage having the details of a 24-hour pharmacy available to avoid any delays.

Visit Completion & Scheduling Policy

Because your provider's time is reserved just for you, visits are non-refundable once completed, and missed appointments or no-shows cannot be refunded. This helps us continue offering timely care to all patients.

Thank You for Partnering in Your Care

By scheduling your visit, you acknowledge these policies and join us in a shared commitment to safe, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Have your test result and pharmacy info ready, then schedule your visit.

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