Flu & COVID Testing and Treatment

Flu and COVID-19 are common illnesses, especially during the colder winter months, as flu causes nearly 50 million illnesses during flu season. If you’re ill with a fever, fatigue, chills, or other flu-like symptoms, get tested at The R.O.C. Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, or Houston, Texas. Our primary care experts offer flu and COVID testing and treatments to help you feel better, faster. Schedule testing by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. Telehealth visits and walk-ins are also welcome.

What is flu or COVID testing and the treatments?

Flu or COVID testing at The R.O.C. Center uses simple, painless tests to determine if your illness and symptoms are caused by the flu or COVID-19 viruses. These illnesses are respiratory infections that can affect your throat, nose, and lungs. After determining which illness you’re suffering from, our skilled providers can recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.

Who is a candidate for flu or COVID testing and treatment?

You’re a candidate for flu or COVID-19 testing if you have symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 or have been in close contact with an infected person. Symptoms of flu and/or COVID include:

• Chills 
• Muscle body aches
• Fever
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Loss of taste or smell

Complications of the flu or COVID-19 that sometimes develop include pneumonia, difficulty breathing, or other respiratory problems that can become deadly in some cases. 

The flu and COVID-19 spread from person to person in the air when someone infected with a virus sneezes, coughs, or talks. You can also contract the flu or COVID by touching shared surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. 

While you may contract the flu or COVID-19 any time of the year, flu season often begins in October and could end as late as May. Many people with the flu or COVID-19 recover on their own within two weeks or less, but treatment can ease symptoms or speed up your recovery. 

What does flu or COVID testing and treatment consist of?

Flu or COVID-19 tests are often simple tests that involve a nasal or throat swab. Or, your provider places saline solution in your nose and suctions it out. You can test at The R.O.C. Center or from the comfort of your home via home testing kits. Some tests screen for both the flu and COVID-19.

Treatment depends on your symptoms and their severity. To minimize symptoms and optimize recovery, you might take over-the-counter medications, try prescription medications, or use breathing treatments. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are also available.

Schedule flu and COVID-19 testing at The R.O.C. Center by calling the office, using the online scheduler, or simply walking in today.