Generally Accepted Circumstances for Use of Urgent Care and Retail Health Clinics

1. Minor allergic reactions
2. Mild asthma
3. Coughs, sore throat
4. Bumps, minor cuts, scrapes
5. Rashes, minor burns
6. Sprains, strains
7. Minor fevers, colds
8. Minor headaches
9. Ear or sinus pain
10. Eye swelling, irritation, redness or pain
11. Back pain
12. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
13. Minor animal bites
14. Vaccinations
15. X-rays
16. Stitches

Notes: Appeared in press release: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia Launches Initiative to Curb Avoidable Emergency Room Visits
Source: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia
Source URL: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anthem-blue-cross-an...

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