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

Helping Your Child Get the Right Care at the Right Time

You know your child best 
Get the best possible care when and where it’s needed

In case of emergency dial 911

Pediatrician
Your child’s pediatrician is your first stop for most routine care and non-emergency symptoms 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
Urgent Care
If your pediatrician is not available and you need to get care fast, Urgent Care is the next best option for:
  • 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
Emergency Care
Get care immediately for serious limb injuries or life-threatening conditions like:
  • Broken or dislocated bones
  • Chest Pain
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Deep Cuts
  • Cold symptoms
  • Serious Burns
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Convulsions or Seizures