Pediatric Care

Pediatric Care Q & A

What is pediatric care?

Pediatric care is medical treatments and services intended for babies, kids, and adolescents. Their health and development needs differ from the health needs of adults, so their age requires special consideration during their care.

During the first 18 years of your child’s life, they should regularly visit a provider for general pediatric care. The team at Care Fast Urgent Care can make sure your child is on track with healthy development and gets the care they need for major and minor ailments.

The team teaches you and your child to make health and wellness a priority and to identify potential health issues early. By having your child take part in necessary pediatric care, you can help control the spread of infectious illnesses and keep your own child healthy.

Pediatric care also ensures that your child is developing at a normal rate and that their mental and behavioral health are optimal.

Which types of pediatric care does my child need?

Several pediatric care services are available for babies, children, and adolescents at Care Fast Urgent Care. You can bring your child in for:

Physicals

Physical exams are general examinations to evaluate your child’s health and physical capabilities. Your child may need physicals for school, sports, or camp. You can also bring your child in yearly for checkups that track their growth and development.

Sick visits

Sick visits are a necessity whenever your child isn’t feeling well. Whether they have a cough, sore throat, or a minor injury like a cut or bruise, a sick visit can result in an accurate diagnosis, ensuring your child gets the treatment they need.

Immunizations

Immunizations are an advanced form of preventive care against various infectious diseases. There are many vaccines available to immunize your child against polio, chickenpox, the yearly flu, and other illnesses.

Which illnesses and injuries are common in kids?

Kids can come down with illnesses that are infectious, incur injuries from rough or risky play, suffer symptoms resulting from certain genetic conditions, or experience the effects of behavioral or developmental health conditions. Among many others, the pediatric care team at Care Fast Urgent Care can treat your child for:

• The common cold
• The flu
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Ear infections
• Strep throat
• Lice
• Hand, foot, and mouth disease
• Stomach flu
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Depression

Your child’s provider at Care Fast Urgent Care answers all of your questions in detail and gives you extensive information on their diagnosis and treatment.