When To Take Your Child to the Pediatrician for a Sick Visit

Children need regular visits to the pediatrician to help ensure good health. In between regular visits, your child may become ill, and it can be difficult to know when to take your child to the pediatrician for a sick visit. The pediatricians at Florida Pediatrics Group offer comprehensive medical services for children, including sick visits. They have three convenient office locations in Melbourne, West Melbourne, and Merritt Island, FL.

What You Need To Know About Sick Visits

Minor injuries and illnesses may be treated at home. Rest, fluids, and loving care may be all your child needs to get better. Sometimes, your child may need more help. So, when should you take your child to the pediatrician for a sick visit?

A sick visit is necessary if your child has:

• A fever lasting longer than 2 days
• A fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is under 2 months
• A fever of at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is older
• An ear infection
• Difficulty swallowing
• Labored breathing
• Nausea and vomiting
• A skin rash that doesn’t resolve
• Diarrhea and constipation
• Allergies and asthma
• Abdominal pain

If your child has an injury, a sick visit is recommended if you notice that your child has:

• Severe bruising
• Severe pain with movement
• Severe swelling
• Fractured or broken bones

Children can also develop medical emergencies due to an accident, illness, or chronic condition like asthma. You need to call emergency services if your child is:

• Having trouble breathing
• Turning pale or blue
• Having severe chest or abdominal pain

If you are unsure of what to do, call your pediatrician. Your pediatrician has the expertise you and your child need.

Want To Know More About Sick Visits?

To find out more about when to bring your child to see the pediatrician for a sick visit, call the pediatricians at Florida Pediatrics Group. You can reach them at:

• Melbourne, FL, by calling (321) 752-5210
• West Melbourne, FL, by calling (321) 752-5210
• Merritt Island, FL, by calling (321) 453-1717

Call today.