It can sometimes be difficult to determine when you should take your child to a pediatric urgent care vs. a pediatrician. KidsStreet Urgent Care is here to educate you on the appropriate times to go to either provider.
When Should I Take My Child To Their Pediatrician?
Unlike pediatric urgent care, pediatricians take well-visits. It is important to routinely visit your child’s pediatrician but it may not be necessary if they are suffering from a minor illness. Here are some instances when you should take your child to a pediatrician:
- Routine vaccinations
- Repeat illnesses
- Check-ups
When Should I Take My Child To Pediatric Urgent Care vs. Pediatrician?
Pediatric urgent care for children is a provider that specializes in treating your child’s small emergencies. If your child is sick with a minor illness or has sustained a minor injury, urgent care for kids is here for you! Here are some of the services that kids urgent care clinics provide.
Minor Illnesses
Kids urgent care centers can provide testing and treatment for the following minor illnesses:
- COVID-19
- Cold and Flu
- RSV
- Sore throat and strep throat
- Allergies, allergic reactions, and asthma
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Migraines and tension headaches
- Skin rash and poison ivy
Minor Injuries
Did you know you can visit pediatric urgent care for minor injuries? Here are some of the common injuries that urgent care clinics can treat:
- Minor broken bones
- Twists and sprains
- Cuts and lacerations
- Dislocations
- Sports injuries
Infections
Children’s urgent care can diagnose and treat a wide variety of infections. Common infections treated by urgent care include:
- Sinus infections
- Ear infections
- Upper respiratory infections
- Bronchitis
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth
- UTIs
- Athlete’s foot
Other Conditions Treated By Kids Urgent Care
Life’s little emergencies don’t stop at infections, injuries, and illnesses. Here are some other services that pediatric urgent care clinics treat:
- Eye injuries and pink eye
- Foreign object removal
- Allergic reactions, bee stings, insect and animal bites
- Minor burns and sunburn
- Sports physicals
- Wart and skin tag removal
- Ingrown toenail
KidsStreet Urgent Care offers treatment for each of these conditions. Visit our pediatric urgent care services page for more information.
Turn To KidsStreet Urgent Care
KidsStreet Urgent Care is here for all of life’s little emergencies, and we want to help your child heal and feel better, FAST! You can register online to join the queue from anywhere and wait from the comfort of your home or vehicle. We’ll send you a text when we’re ready for you.
Walk-ins are always welcome, but please be aware that registering online reduces in-clinic waiting times. Walk-ins are added to the same queue as those who register online.