Preventive Care, Tests, & Vaccinations

Flu Shots

Travel Vaccines

COVID Testing

Your Go-To Care Team: We’re Ready To Help

Protect Yourself At Home & Abroad

At Sand Canyon Urgent Care, we’re here to help you stay healthy and prepared, whether you’re traveling abroad or protecting yourself and your loved ones at home. We offer a full range of travel vaccines tailored to your destination, helping shield you from diseases like yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis. Our team will guide you through the immunizations you need for a safe and healthy journey, ensuring you’re ready for every adventure.

We also provide fast and reliable COVID-19 testing, perfect for travel or peace of mind, as well as flu shots to keep you protected during flu season. With convenient scheduling and a caring team of professionals, we make it easy to prioritize your health. Visit Sand Canyon Urgent Care today to take care of your vaccination, testing, and preventive care needs—all in one place!

Flu Shots

Stay Ahead of the Flu with a Quick Flu Shot!
Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season with a quick flu shot from your friends at Sand Canyon Urgent Care. The flu can pose serious health risks, but our safe and effective seasonal flu vaccinations help shield you from influenza and related respiratory illnesses. Don’t wait—get your shot today and stay healthy all season long!

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Common vaccinations that we provide:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Immune Serum Globulin (Gamma Globulin)
Meningococcal (Meningitis)
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Polio
Tetanus-Diphtheria
Typhoid Fever
Yellow Fever

Do flu shots work?

During 2019-2020,  according to the CDC, vaccinating against the flu prevented about:

7,000 influenza-associated deaths in the United States.
7 million influenza illnesses,
3 million influenza-associated medical visits,
100,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations, and

Are you at risk?

Individuals with the following characteristics may have a higher risk of contracting the flu or experiencing severe complications:

Adults over 65 and children under 5, especially those under 2 years old, are more vulnerable.
People with asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or chronic lung disease can weaken your immune system.
Pregnant individuals have a temporarily suppressed immune system, increasing their susceptibility.
People going through cancer treatment, organ transplants, or facing autoimmune disorders can reduce your body’s ability to fight infections.
Residents of nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and healthcare workers are at increased risk due to close contact with others.

Taking precautions like getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene can significantly reduce your risk of contracting the flu.

Don’t Wait to Feel Worse
Make Us Your First Stop for Fast, Reliable Care

Sand Canyon Urgent Care is here to provide prompt, professional treatment when you need it most.
Visit us today for the care you deserve—without the delay. Locations in Irvine, CA and Laguna Hills, CA.

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Travel Vaccines

Our medical team provides personalized advice on prescription medications to prevent or treat common travel-related health issues like:

Hop into our urgent care clinics before you hop onto a flight abroad! We make it easy and straightforward to take care of your travel vaccines. We’ve been supplying Irvine and Laguna Hills residents and employers with superior travel health services for over 20 years.

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malaria,
traveler’s diarrhea,
seasickness,
altitude sickness.

To receive travel vaccinations, please call for availability and cost. Some vaccines may not be in stock and need to be pre-ordered. Most vaccines are not covered by health insurance.

Keep in mind that some travel vaccines require multiple doses given weeks or months apart. Planning ahead will ensure a healthy, safe, and successful trip.

COVID-19 Testing

Rapid and Travel/Event Testing
For those needing rapid results, we perform COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing with results available in 15 minutes.

PCR testing is also available Monday through Friday, with a 36-hour turnaround time, ideal for travel or event requirements. Please note that your health insurance may not cover travel-related testing.

Your safety is our priority. All COVID-19 testing is conducted in a separate area, and our facility follows stringent sanitization protocols to ensure a safe environment for all patients. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for COVID-related concerns or any of your medical needs.

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Convenient and Reliable Injury Care

We’re here to help with reliable COVID-19 testing at our Irvine and Laguna Hills locations. We offer both PCR and Rapid Antigen testing to meet your needs.

If you suspect you may have COVID-19, please call us first. Patients with possible active symptoms will be scheduled for same-day or next-day nasal swab testing in our isolated testing room.

Our providers, equipped with full PPE, will collect your sample safely and efficiently. PCR test results are available within 3-5 days, while Rapid Antigen test results are ready in just 15 minutes.