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Plain-English guides to getting care online in California — what telehealth can treat, what it can't, how prescriptions work, and when you should be seen in person instead. No jargon, no scare tactics.

Good care starts with understanding your options. These guides cover the everyday conditions we handle, written to be genuinely useful whether or not you ever book a visit.

Online Urgent Care in CaliforniaHow telehealth works — what it treats, costs, and when to go in person. UTI Treatment OnlineGet evaluated and, when appropriate, treated for a urinary tract infection. Sinus Infection TreatmentViral vs. bacterial, what helps, and when antibiotics are appropriate. Prescription Refills OnlineRefill routine medications without an in-person trip, when appropriate. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)Pink eye in California? Learn what causes conjunctivitis, when antibiotic drops help, when it cl. Strep Throat & Sore ThroatSore throat or think it's strep in California? Learn the difference, what an online doctor can a. Cold & FluCold or flu in California? Learn when antivirals like Tamiflu help, how to tell a cold from the . Cough & BronchitisNagging cough or bronchitis in California? Learn what causes it, when it needs treatment vs. AllergiesSeasonal or year-round allergies in California? Learn what actually helps, when you need a presc. Rashes & Skin IssuesRash, eczema, hives, or a bite in California? Learn what telehealth can treat from a photo or vi. Ear Infections & EarachesEarache or ear infection in California? Learn the difference between ear infection types, what t. Acid Reflux & HeartburnFrequent heartburn or acid reflux (GERD) in California? Learn what causes it, what actually help. What an Online Doctor CostsHow much does an online doctor visit cost in California? A plain-English guide to cash-pay teleh. Telehealth vs. Urgent Care vs. ERNot sure where to go in California — online doctor, urgent care, or the ER? A clear decision gui.

Call 911 or go to the ER for: chest pain or pressure, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), severe or uncontrolled bleeding, a suspected broken bone, severe abdominal pain, a serious allergic reaction, or any symptom that feels life-threatening. Online urgent care is not for emergencies.

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