Same Day Sick Visits

When you have a sick child, you already know how important a quick response and quick treatment can be. If you wait and see if the condition resolves, your child can develop more severe symptoms, and become sicker. You should take advantage of an important service known as same day sick visits. The pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates offer a wide range of children’s medical services, including same day sick visits. They have three convenient locations in West Wichita, East Wichita, and Derby, KS, to help you. 

What You Need To Know About Same Day Sick Visits

A same day sick visit means you can see a pediatrician the same day that you call to schedule an appointment. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are the key to helping your child heal quickly from an illness or an injury. There are many conditions that can be treated on a same day sick visit. Some of the most common conditions and their treatments are: 

Viral infections like a cold or the flu - your pediatrician may prescribe antiviral medications to help eliminate the virus so your child can get well. 

Bacterial infections like strep throat or an ear infection - your pediatrician may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. 

Asthma - your pediatrician may prescribe short term rescue inhalers and long term asthma medications to control asthma attacks. 

Allergies - your pediatrician may recommend allergy testing, prescription antihistamines, and prescription decongestants.

Injuries - your pediatrician may recommend imaging studies to determine the severity of the injury. Topical treatments, bandaging, and assistive devices are common treatments. 

So, how do you know when to bring your child in for a same day sick visit? You need to call the office if your child has: 

• A fever lasting longer than 2 days 
• A fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is under 2 months 
• A fever of at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is older 

You also need to schedule a sick child visit if your child has: 

• Problems swallowing 
• Nausea and vomiting 
• Diarrhea and constipation 
• Headaches and sinus problems 
• Abdominal pain 

Want To Know More?  

To find out more about same day sick visits and how they can help your child, call the pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates. You can reach them in the West Wichita, KS, location by calling (316) 773-3100, East Wichita, KS, by calling (316) 634-2000, or in Derby, KS, by calling (316) 719-2001. Help your child by calling today.