Sick Child Visits

Your immune system naturally protects your body from the bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. But children have weaker immune systems than adults do, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses. As a result, you may need to bring your child into Great Destinations Pediatrics for a sick visit. 

The team at Great Destinations Pediatrics offers sick visits to treat common childhood infections, including:

Common colds

Ear infections, including swimmer’s ear

Eye infections

Influenza (the flu)

Strep throat

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Although many illnesses are caused by a bacterial or viral infection, many different conditions can cause pain and other symptoms. The pediatric team also treats diseases and other acute conditions, including:

Asthma flare-ups

Allergic reactions

Constipation

Migraines

When your child comes in for a sick visit, the providers and their team strive to relieve their symptoms quickly and heal their bodies.

All children get sick from time to time. Depending on your child’s health history, you might not need to take them to the pediatrician every time they come down with the sniffles. But it’s important to recognize the signs of more serious illnesses.

Your child should get a checkup if they’re showing symptoms including:

Refusing food or drink

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Signs of dehydration

Loss of interest in playing or their usual activities

Specific complaints, like sore throat or rash

Fever

Body temperature and fever vary based on your child’s age. Call the pediatrician if your child is under 3 months old and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or above or if your older child has a temperature above 101 degrees and appears ill.

The Great Destinations Pediatrics team offers COVID-19 testing and treatment for kids. If you think your child has been exposed to COVID-19 or that they have symptoms like fever or shortness of breath, call the office right away for a COVID-19 test.

Never hesitate to contact the office if you’re concerned about your child’s health. The team is available to answer your questions and schedule a sick visit as needed.

Yes. The providers and their team reserve appointments each day for sick visits so that your child can quickly get the care they need. Call the office for the next available appointment.

Since the team is equipped to treat all the most common pediatric illnesses and infections, same-day sick visits eliminate the need to visit an unfamiliar doctor or go to an urgent care clinic.

Learn more about how sick visits work at Great Destinations Pediatrics. Call the office today or request an appointment online.

If you’re ever in doubt about whether your child needs a sick visit, call our office. The friendly staff asks a few questions to determine the severity of your child’s symptoms, and then help you decide if you need to come into the office.

You can schedule same-day sick visits any time the office is open, by appointment.

The goal of a sick child visit is to quickly diagnose the problem and start treatment that will help your child feel more comfortable. In addition to reviewing your child’s symptoms and medical history, a sick visit may include blood tests, a urine test, and a physical exam that includes checking your child’s heart, neck, throat, and ears.

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.

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 or you need to schedule a sick visit, call our office or book an appointment online.