Fever Care

Quick Intro

Feeling feverish in Seoul? VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic offering same-day fever evaluation with rapid testing and labs. We primarily see adults and older teens; for younger children, we coordinate with nearby pediatric partners as needed.

What We Do for Fever (Tailored—No One-Size-Fits-All)

• Same-day assessment by an internal-medicine physician
• Rapid tests: Influenza A/B, COVID-19, strep throat; urinalysis for UTI
• Targeted labs: CBC, CMP, CRP/ESR, blood cultures (when indicated)
• Imaging referrals: chest X-ray/ultrasound via nearby partner centers
• Travel-aware workups (case-by-case): malaria smear/rapid test
• Treatment: evidence-based prescriptions (antivirals/antibiotics only when appropriate), anti-nausea care, hydration (oral or IV if indicated)
• Documentation: sick notes for work/school, fit-to-fly guidance when appropriate

Visit Flow (Typically 30–60 Minutes)

• Check-in & history → symptoms, travel/exposures, meds/allergies, medical conditions
• Vitals & focused exam → temperature, oxygen, hydration status, exam by system
• Point-of-care tests/labs → rapid swabs, urinalysis; blood tests as indicated
• Plan & prescriptions → clear steps in English; isolation and return-to-work guidance
• Follow-up → when to check in, warning signs, and how to reach us

When to Use the ER (Don’t Wait for a Clinic)

Go to emergency care if you have:

• Chest pain, severe shortness of breath, or persistently low oxygen saturation
• Severe headache with stiff neck, confusion, fainting, seizures
• Rash with bruising/bleeding, or severe abdominal pain
• Persistent vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, signs of severe dehydration (very dark urine, dizziness)
• Pregnancy with high fever, or immunocompromised status (e.g., chemotherapy, transplant) with any significant fever
• Recent travel with rapidly worsening fever/chills (e.g., malaria risk)

Home Care & Prevention (General Guidance)

• Hydrate: water or oral rehydration solution; small, frequent sips if nauseated
• Rest and light, bland meals as tolerated
• Fever reducers: use acetaminophen or ibuprofen as labeled (avoid taking two products with the same ingredient; ask us about interactions).
• Infection control: mask, hand hygiene, avoid close contact until cleared
• Track: temperature, symptoms, and fluids; bring notes to your visit

Special Situations We Consider

• Treatment windows for flu/COVID antivirals (early treatment helps)
• UTI/pyelonephritis in patients with urinary symptoms
• Pneumonia red flags (breathing rate, oxygen, chest findings)
• Travel-related fevers (malaria/typhoid) based on itinerary and timing
• Medication-related fevers or drug interactions
• Heat illness vs. infectious causes during hot/humid periods

What to Bring

• Medication & supplement list (exact names/doses)
• Recent travel details (countries/cities, dates, mosquito exposure, undercooked foods)
• Any prior test results and known medical conditions
• Work/school forms if you need a sick note

Pricing & Transparency

You’ll get a clear quote before testing or treatment. Pricing varies by consult length, tests, and any procedures/referrals. Itemized English receipts are available for insurance claims.