New On Call Service In Wayne Helps You Fight Flu At Home

WAYNE, NJ – When you have the flu, dragging your aching body to the doctor is one of the last things you feel like doing.

But, a new service in the Wayne area makes it a little easier for people who are stricken with the flu to get help.

The “Traveling Flu Crew,” an offering by DispatchHealth, an on-demand medial care provider, can be at your home, confirm whether it’s the flu, administer IV fluids and prescribe medication to combat the virus – all within two hours.

“Our Traveling Flu Crew is capable of treating an array of flu symptoms for higher needs patients living with chronic disease or who are above the age of 65," said Mark Prather, CEO and co-founder of DispatchHealth. "We are also a convenient and affordable solution for patients with trouble accessing care who feel like the ER is their only option."

Prather said it is a good solution for seniors, those without transportation and patients who want to avoid the waiting room. At home treatment can also prevent the spread of influenza, a highly contagious disease, to vulnerable groups, such as young children, seniors and those with chronic illnesses.

If a patient suspects the flu, he or she can call1-866-FLU-CREW, visit DispatchHealth.com or use DispatchHealth’s mobile app to request care.

In less than two hours two qualified medical professionals, also known as the "Traveling Flu Crew" are sent to a person's home, office or place of need with all of the equipment and tools needed to treat complex cases, according to DispatchHealth.

DispatchHealth said it is continuing to expand its "Traveling Flu Crew" offering across the country and more service areas will be added by the end of 2019.

DispatchHealth's medical teams also regularly conditions such as urinary tract infections, migraines, respiratory infections, sprains and joint pain. A visit typically costs an average of $5 to $50, depending on a patient's insurance plan. If patients are uninsured, DispatchHealth accepts a flat fee of $275, which includes any medications administered and lab tests during the visit, as well as procedures performed.

For more information, visit DispatchHealth.com