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Urgent Care or ER? How to Decide

The ER should be your first choice if an injury or illness appears to be severe. And if your condition isn't an emergency, but you can't wait until the next day, that's when you should visit an urgent care center. Here’s a guide to help you determine whether to go to an urgent care center such as Temple ReadyCare, or the nearest ER when you need immediate medical attention.