iCare is a telemedicine provider. You can meet with our board-certified medical professionals by secure online video, phone, or in the comfort of your own home. iCare is a low-cost, concierge alternative to an Urgent Care visit for non-emergency medical appointments. Our team of medical professionals can evaluate, diagnose, and treat your symptoms.

Yes! We offer same-day at-home Cold and Flu Care appointments.

Yes! As with all iCare Mobile Medicine services, you can receive a same-day private At-Home Cold and Flu Care appointment after hours 365 days per year.

Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses. Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Because flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are typically more intense and begin more abruptly. Colds are usually milder than flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose than people who have flu. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have serious associated complications.