Preparing for a Sick Child Visit: What To Bring and Expect

Whenever your child falls ill, you immediately worry, but the compassionate pediatricians of White Oaks Pediatrics are here for you in Raleigh, NC, with convenient same-day sick visits for your child. Read about what you can expect at a sick child visit and when to go to the emergency room instead. Contact us today if your child is sick.

Sick Child Visits At White Oak Pediatrics

When your child is sick in Raleigh, NC, it is important to see your pediatrician as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment of an illness give your child the best chance to feel better quickly. If your child has symptoms that do not appear life-threatening, we plan our schedule to offer same-day visits for your sick kids. At a sick visit, we can help with:

• Ear infections
• Colds
• Painful rashes
• Accidental injuries that are not life-threatening
• Vomiting or diarrhea (if not dehydrated)

When To Visit The Emergency Room

If your child has an emergency or illness that could be life-threatening, you need to bring them to the nearest emergency room. We recommend the ER for problems like:

• High fevers (over 100.4 degrees for babies and over 102 degrees for older children)
• Serious bleeding
• Dehydration
• Burn injuries
• Head injuries
• Broken bones
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Seizures
• Concussions

Preparing for a Sick Child Visit

If you need a sick child visit in Raleigh, NC, call our office as soon as possible. Describe your child's illness and see if we recommend the emergency room or we will make you an appointment with your child's doctor.

When you come to the appointment, make sure you have your insurance information with you and bring any medications you have given your child with their instructions for your doctor.

Schedule An Appointment Now

Come to White Oak Pediatrics when you have a sick child. Same-day sick appointments with our children's doctors get them feeling better faster. Contact us for a sick child appointment in Raleigh, NC, at (919) 787-0266.