Flu & COVID Testing and Respiratory Illness Care

We run rapid influenza and COVID-19 tests with results in 15 minutes and treat flu, cough, bronchitis and sinusitis the same day, no appointment needed. At Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud Lawndale we see children and adults in Spanish or English, Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM, without insurance.

Is it the flu, COVID, a cold or allergies?

All four can cause congestion and cough, but they differ: influenza starts suddenly with high fever, body aches and intense fatigue; COVID-19 may cause fever, dry cough, sore throat and loss of smell; a cold is milder with no high fever; allergies cause sneezing and itching without fever. The rapid test removes the guesswork: in 15 minutes you know whether it is influenza A or B, COVID-19 or neither.

What do we treat?

• Influenza: an antiviral (oseltamivir) if symptoms started less than 48 hours ago, plus medication for fever and discomfort.
• COVID-19: symptom management and, for people at risk, an antiviral within the first 5 days.
• Bronchitis and lingering cough: lung evaluation, an inhaler if there is wheezing and a syrup suited to the type of cough.
• Sinusitis: decongestants, nasal rinses and antibiotics only if symptoms last more than 10 days or get worse.
• Sore throat: strep test when there are white patches or fever without cough.

Antibiotics do not work against viruses; we prescribe them only when a bacterial infection is confirmed or very likely.

When should I come in the same day?

Fever of 102 °F or higher that won't come down, difficulty breathing, chest pain, blue lips, coughing up blood, or symptoms that worsen after improving. For babies under 3 months with fever, or anyone with severe shortness of breath, go to the emergency room.

What does the visit include?

1. Vital signs and oxygen saturation.
2. Throat, ear, nose and lung exam.
3. Rapid influenza and COVID-19 test with a nasal swab, results in 15 minutes.
4. Prescription, a doctor's note for work or school if you need it, and instructions to avoid spreading it at home.

How much does it cost?

The visit and the combined flu and COVID test are priced individually. Ask for the price when you arrive or call us at (832) 530-4188: direct payment by cash or card, no insurance needed.

Why choose Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud Lawndale?

We are a Hispanic and Latino clinic in Houston: we care for you 100% in Spanish, with no appointment needed and no insurance needed. Find a medical center near you at 7040 Lawndale St # B, Houston, TX 77023, open Monday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Our team treats every patient with respect, time and clear explanations.

Insurance and payment

We do not work with health insurance: we offer affordable, transparent self-pay pricing and accept cash and cards. Ask us about the cost of your service before your visit.

Areas we serve

We care for patients across the East End of Houston and nearby areas: Eastwood, Segundo Barrio, Magnolia Park, Forest Hill, Gulfgate, Idylwild and Manchester, and welcome patients from across the greater Houston, TX metro area.