You’ve just landed at JFK or LaGuardia after a long Thanksgiving trip. You’re tired, but you also feel… unwell. That tickle in your throat on the plane has turned into body aches and a fever.
You’ve made it home to your NYC apartment, but you may have brought an unwelcome guest with you: the flu.
The holiday season is a peak time for influenza to spread. Before you unpack, the most responsible and self-caring thing you can do is get diagnosed and treated. And you can do it without stepping back outside.
The Traveler’s Dilemma: Sick, Tired, and Contagious
When you get sick right after traveling, you’re faced with a few problems:
- You’re Contagious: The last thing you want to do is spread the flu to your roommates, your partner, or the entire population of the 6 train.
- You’re Exhausted: Travel is already draining. Being sick on top of it makes a trip to an urgent care clinic feel impossible.
- The 48-Hour Window: If it is the flu, you have a short 48-hour window from the first symptom to get a prescription for Tamiflu to make it effective.
The Solution: At-Home “Test-to-Treat”
This scenario is exactly why Sickday.com exists. Instead of going out and spreading the virus, you can have a certified medical practitioner come to you.
Here’s the simple process for post-travel care:
- Book a Visit: As soon as you get home and feel sick, book a visit online.
- Get Tested: A certified medical practitioner will arrive at your apartment with a rapid Flu/COVID-19/RSV combo test. You’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with in minutes.
- Get a Treatment Plan: If you test positive for the flu within the 48-hour window, our practitioner can write a prescription for Tamiflu and send it to your preferred pharmacy for delivery.
- Get Hydrated: If you’re dehydrated from the flight and the fever, you can also receive an at-home IV drip to help you feel better, faster.
Protect Your City, Protect Yourself
Arriving back in NYC, the epicenter of… well, everything, means we have a shared responsibility to manage illness. Staying home and getting tested is the best way to care for yourself and your fellow New Yorkers.
Don’t let the flu be the souvenir you bring back. If you’re returning to NYC and feeling sick, stay in. We’ll come to you.
Book a visit now through our website for immediate at-home testing and treatment.
