Contemporary Clinic: 5 Facts About Youth Visits to Retail Clinics

1. Fewer than 1 in 20 youth healthcare visits are provided in retail clinics or urgent care centers.
2. 38% to 42% of youth visits to retail clinics are for upper respiratory infections.
3. Otitis media is the second most common reason for a retail clinic visit.
4. The third most common reason for a youth to visit a retail clinic is immunization.
5. Out-of-pocket costs range from $4 to $18 for youth visits to retail clinics.

Source: Contemporary Clinic, January 17, 2017
Source URL: http://contemporaryclinic.pharmacytimes.com/news-views/youth...

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