Healthcare for Students in Branford, CT

At DOCS Urgent Care of Branford, we try to accommodate all of your urgent and student healthcare needs. An essential component of what we do for our community is providing high-quality professional care to our patients.

Acute Injury or Illness

Make the most of our walk-in policy. We now have extended clinic hours, and we are open on weekends. Student health services may not be available to treat unexpected injuries or acute illnesses, but DOCS Urgent Care can be reliable for your urgent healthcare needs.

Flu Shots 

It is vital to take precautions against the highly contagious viral infection known as influenza during flu season. If you come into touch with the virus and have the flu shot, your body will start producing antibodies to fight off the sickness in around two weeks. 

Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza A (H3H2), and Influenza B viruses can be protected against by seasonal vaccines. Persons in perfect health should get vaccinated to prevent the spread of viruses. Chronically unwell people are at greater risk of problems. Seasonal immunization can be administered to anyone over the age of six.

Travel Vaccinations

Travel vaccines are a great way to protect yourself against disease while on a trip abroad. Don’t let nasty infections and viruses ruin your vacation or educational trip to another country.

Common Travel Immunizations Include

• Hepatitis A (HEP A)

• Hepatitis B (HEP B)

• Hepatitis B Combination

• Yellow Fever

• Japanese Encephalitis

• Typhoid

• Rabies

• Polio

• Meningitis (Meningococcal)

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

STD Testing

STD testing and treatment are available at DOCS Urgent Care, Branford, if you are sexually active, have multiple sex partners, or recently had unprotected intercourse and have any sign of infections or symptoms.

Testing is done promptly and confidentially in our Branford office until it is forwarded for further evaluation. Urine or blood tests, swabs (from the mouth, genitals, discharge, sores), and physical exams are among the available options. We accept walk-in patients, or you can request an appointment based on your availability.

Testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is available for:

• HIV/AIDS

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Gonorrhea

• Herpes

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

Physical Test for School and Sports

A physical exam at DOCS Urgent Care of Branford can help ensure a healthy school year or sports season. Suppose you’re participating in an activity requiring you to have a physical exam. You’ll have vitals, hearing, and eyesight tested. Your doctor will also ask about your previous health issues and perform any extra tests.