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?

    If you’re ever in doubt about whether your child needs a sick visit, call our office.  Our staff will help you to determine if your child needs to be seen.


    We schedule same-day sick calls.  Our office hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.  


    Saturday mornings our phones are on at 7:45am to schedule sick call appointments.  We see patients from 8:30am until 10:30 am.


    Sunday hours are from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and our phones come on at 11:30am to schedule a sick call.


    Holidays we are here at 10am for a short time to see walk-in sick calls.  We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  • What Happens During a Sick Child Visit?

    The goal of a sick child visit is to diagnose the problem and start treatment that will help your child feel more comfortable.


    A sick visit will include a physical exam and possibly tests to determine your child's illness.

  • 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:


    • Earaches 
    • Headaches
    • Sore throat or strep throat
    • Nasal Congestion or runny nose
    • Coughs
    • Abdominal pain
    • Asthma
    • Rashes or hives
    • Allergic reactions
    • Eye discharge or infection
    • Vomiting and/or diarrhea
    • Urinary Symptoms
    • Fevers
    • Upper respiratory infections

    We also treats minor injuries like cuts, sutures, simple fractures, abscesses, and burns.

  • 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 of age
    • 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
    • Any trouble breathing
    • Lethargy - change in mental status
    • Not urinating at least 3 times a day
    • Not drinking

    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 or you need to schedule a sick visit, call our office.

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