Urgent Care or the ER for your child?

When it comes to your child’s health care needs, it is important to know when and where to go when a sudden illness or injury occurs.

Pediatric Urgent Care
Examples of conditions that require treatment right away but are not immediately life-threatening:

Ear ache or sinus pain

Heat stroke and dehydration

Mild fevers, cold or flu symptoms

Mild or moderate asthma attack

Mildly bleeding cuts

Minor allergic reactions and rashes

Minor burns

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Painful urination

Pink eye or other minor eye problems

Sore throat

Sprains or strains

Pediatric Emergency Room
Examples of conditions that require immediate medical treatment:

Difficulty breathing or speaking

Eye or head injuries

High fevers

Infant under 12 weeks old with fever

Loss of consciousness or vision

Numbness in face or limbs

Persistent vomiting

Severe abdominal pain

Severe allergic reactions

Severe asthma attack

Severe burns

Severe coughs, congestion and sinus problems

Severe cut or laceration

Suspected drug overdose or poisoning

Traumatic injury

When in doubt, dial 911 for the fastest way to get emergency medical care.