Quick answer: PACS Urgent Care at 17067 Merchants Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 offers walk-in flu care for Ruther Glen, Ladysmith, Bowling Green, Carmel Church, Doswell and the rest of Caroline County. Get a rapid flu test with results during your visit, same-day treatment including antivirals like Tamiflu when appropriate, and a seasonal flu shot. Open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Most major insurance accepted.
When the flu hits, a long drive to a hospital ER or a wait for a doctor’s appointment can cost you the 48-hour window when antiviral medicine works best. PACS Ruther Glen sits just off I-95 at Carmel Church, so families, commuters and travelers can get tested and treated close to home.
Location and hours
- Address: 17067 Merchants Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM
- Walk-ins: Welcome, or check in online to save your spot
- Directions: Get directions
Flu services at PACS Ruther Glen
Rapid flu testing
A quick nasal swab checks for influenza A and B, with results during your visit. We can test for flu and COVID-19 together, and add RSV or strep when symptoms suggest it. Learn how rapid flu tests work.
Flu diagnosis and treatment
Our providers confirm the diagnosis and build a treatment plan, which may include an antiviral prescription, symptom relief, a nebulizer treatment for wheezing, IV fluids for dehydration, or an X-ray if pneumonia is a concern. See Tamiflu and the 48-hour window.
Walk-in flu shots
Protect your household before flu peaks in December. The CDC recommends a yearly flu shot for almost everyone 6 months and older. Read our flu shot guide, flu shots for kids and flu shot cost in Virginia.
Work and school notes
We can provide a doctor’s note and clear guidance on when it’s safe to go back to work or school.
Who should get seen quickly
- Children under 5, especially under 2 (see flu in kids)
- Adults 65 and older
- Pregnant people
- People with asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart disease or a weakened immune system
More on flu risks for high-risk groups.
Insurance and cost
PACS accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid (Cardinal Care). See accepted insurance. For self-pay patients, a routine visit is $139, each on-site rapid test (flu, COVID-19, RSV or strep) is $45, and a visit plus add-ons is capped at $399, not including outside labs. Telemedicine visits are $75. Ask our front desk for current flu shot pricing.
Areas we serve
We see patients from Ladysmith, Bowling Green, Carmel Church, Doswell, Thornburg, Lake Caroline and Lake Anna. For full clinic details, see our guide to urgent care in Ruther Glen, VA.
Prefer to stay home?
Too sick to drive? A telemedicine visit lets a provider assess you by video and send a prescription to your local pharmacy when appropriate. Read how flu telehealth works in Virginia.
When to go to the ER instead
Call 911 for trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, confusion, seizures, bluish lips, or symptoms that improve and then return worse. See all flu warning signs.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a flu test in Ruther Glen or Caroline County?
PACS Urgent Care at 17067 Merchants Dr, Ruther Glen offers walk-in rapid flu tests 7 days a week, with results during your visit.
Is there a walk-in flu shot near Ladysmith or Bowling Green?
Yes. PACS Ruther Glen offers walk-in flu shots during open hours.
Are you open on weekends during flu season?
Yes. We’re open Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Can I get Tamiflu at urgent care?
Yes. If your provider diagnoses flu and an antiviral is right for you, they can prescribe oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or another option.
How bad is flu season in Virginia this year?
See our Virginia flu season tracker, updated monthly.
Get flu care today at PACS Urgent Care – Ruther Glen
Fever, chills and body aches? Book online or walk in at 17067 Merchants Dr, Ruther Glen.
This article is general information and is not a substitute for advice from your own clinician.