Urgent care is a type of medical facility that provides walk-in and same-day appointments for patients who need immediate medical attention. These facilities are usually open after regular office hours, on weekends, and even on holidays. Urgent care centers provide treatment for minor illnesses, injuries, and other conditions that require prompt attention but are not serious enough to require an emergency room visit. Services offered at urgent care centers include diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses such as colds and flu; minor lacerations; sprains and strains; ear infections; sore throats; urinary tract infections; asthma attacks; insect bites; skin rashes; abdominal pain; headaches; dizziness or vertigo, among others. In addition to providing basic medical services, some urgent care clinics also offer X-rays, lab tests, vaccinations, physicals, occupational health services, travel medicine consultations, and more.