Despite routine wellness visits to protect from illness, your child will get sick or injured from time to time as they grow. At Arti Pediatrics, we take your child’s health seriously: that is why we offer same-day visits for illnesses and injuries that may require immediate care. What requires an immediate trip to the pediatrician’s office? It can be hard to know what requires immediate care, especially for first-time parents wanting to take the best care of their child! Here are some symptoms and conditions that will require a same-day sick visit :

• A high fever or a fever that lasts days or doesn’t respond to pain relievers.
• Abdominal pain (pain on the right side could indicate appendicitis).
• An injury/fall/accident.
• Broken bones.
• Trouble swallowing (could indicate an allergic reaction).
• Headaches with a fever or vomiting.
• Widespread or painful rash.

These are just some of the reasons to give your pediatrician a call. However, we believe in parents’ intuition. If you are concerned about any symptoms your child is experiencing, call Arti Pediatrics. Our staff will work with you to set up care that works best for your family.