Sick Child Visits
When Your Child is Sick
It’s important to have prompt medical attention that helps them feel better and gets them on the road to healing. We understand parents’ worry and offer same-day sick visits to quickly start the treatment your child needs.
If you have questions about your child’s health or you need to bring your child in for a sick visit, call the office so they can talk about your child’s symptoms and schedule a visit based on their health needs.
Sick Child Visits FAQs
Click below to view the answer to commonly asked questions.
When Can I Schedule a Sick Visit?
We reserve 30% of all our visits daily for same day sick appointments.
Our phone lines open half an hour before we open, so please give us a call to schedule an appointment if your kiddo is sick.
What Happens During a Sick Child Visit?
What happens during a sick visit will vary depending on your child's symptoms.
The visit will typically start with your child's vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, being measured.
Be sure to mention any recent exposures to illness, changes in behavior, or unusual symptoms.
Based on the examination and information provided, your pediatrician will diagnose the illness. This may involve identifying common conditions like colds, flu, ear infections, or gastrointestinal issues. In some cases, additional tests, such as swabs, blood tests, or imaging, may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
What Children's Conditions Can a Sick Visit Treat?
Sick visits treat many types of injuries and illnesses that need same-day or next-day medical care. Children’s symptoms can change quickly, so don’t hesitate to call if your child’s symptoms get worse.
The following are some of the most common conditions treated during sick visits:
- Flu Upper respiratory infections
- Earaches Headaches
- Sore throat or strep throat
- Congestion
- Coughs
- Abdominal pain
- Asthma
- Rashes or hives
- Allergic reactions
- Eye discharge or infection
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
We also treats minor injuries like cuts.
When Does My Child Need Immediate Medical Care?
While all the conditions often treated during a sick visit have the potential to need immediate care, some symptoms are red flags that your child needs quick medical attention.
Call us immediately for the following symptoms:
- Fever of 100.4ºF or higher in children younger than one-year-old
- Fever that lasts longer than three days
- Unusual symptoms lasting more than three days
- Persistent pain
- Widespread rash
- Fever of 102ºF or higher plus other symptoms in children over one-year-old
Other symptoms that may appear with a fever that signal a potentially serious problem include a rash, stiff neck, vomiting, and headache.
When your child is sick, call the office as early in the day as possible so they can schedule a same-day visit if necessary.
If you have questions about your child’s symptoms and want to speak to a nurse, or you need to schedule a sick visit, call our office.
