When Should My Child Visit Urgent Care, The Pediatrician, Or The Emergency Room?

Helping Your Child Get the Right Care at the Right Time

Pediatrician	Urgent Care	Emergency Care
Your child’s pediatrician is your first stop for most routine care and non-emergency symptoms like:	If your pediatrician is not available and you need to get care fast, Urgent Care is the next best option for:	Get care immediately for serious limb injuries or life-threatening conditions like:
Abdominal pain Asthma Childhood illnesses Cough Cold symptoms Earache Fever Flu symptoms Sudden fever Body aches Cough Congestion Fractures and Sprains Minor injuries Minor Burns and Cuts Rashes Sore throat Vomiting and Diarrhea Vaccinations	Abdominal pain Burns Cuts requiring stitches Fever Flu symptoms Sudden fever Body aches Cough Congestion Fractures and Sprains Minor injuries Rashes or Hives Vomiting and Diarrhea	Broken or dislocated bones Chest Pain Difficulty Breathing Deep Cuts Cold symptoms Serious Burns Severe allergic reactions Loss of consciousness Convulsions or Seizures