Pharmacies / Wellness

When planning a vacation, it is important to think about all aspects of your trip. Vacations are meant to be fun, relaxing and exciting! However, unexpected illnesses may occur even during a special vacation. If you start feeling unwell during your trip, it is best to take care of your symptoms right away. Looking for a pharmacy or going to a mini-clinic can help ensure these unpleasant symptoms won’t have a negative impact on your dream vacation.

You can also visit a pharmacy to pick up medicine to help prevent any motion sickness or some vitamins to boost your immune system. Going on adventurous rides and experiencing thrilling attractions could leave sensitive guests feeling a bit queasy, so it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.

Also, set a reminder to remember to pack any medication that you take regularly, or that you foresee you or your kids may need during your vacation. But if you forget to pack a specific medication and choose to purchase it in Orlando, there are plenty of pharmacy options located near our hotel. Here are a couple of options, for your convenience:

•  Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  6201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 | Purchase over-the-counter medications, beauty supplies, souvenirs and grocery items at great prices. Plus, Walgreens offers healthcare clinics at select locations if you need to refill a prescription for a medication you already take. If you accidentally run out of a medication or forget it at home, you can visit them to get it refilled after a quick health evaluation.

• CVS (1.9 miles)
  7599 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 | Choose from a variety of over-the-counter medications and the ability to purchase basic groceries and souvenirs all in one convenient location. Plus, CVS has a walk-in MinuteClinic option at select locations if you need to ask the opinion of a nurse or family practitioner to diagnose and treat an illness.

If you need visit a complete wellness clinic, here are two, nearest to our hotel:

• Sand Lake Centra Care  (3.9 miles)
  2301 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 | Centra Care is a walk-in clinic that sees patients needing immediate care for illnesses or injuries. It’s much more affordable than going to the emergency room and the service is also faster, without compromising quality.

•  CareSpot Urgent Care (2.5 miles)
  7751 Kingspointe Pkwy #114, Orlando, FL 32819 | Care Spot is also a walk-in clinic that treats patients seeking urgent care. Both clinics are reputable, so to decide which clinic you should choose, call your medical insurance to verify which one is considered in-network. If you do not have insurance, call each care center to inquire about out-of-pocket costs to treat your symptoms.