Pediatric Urgent Care Q&A

There are a number of differences between pediatric medical care and adult care. First and foremost is the fact that children often have difficulty telling us adults precisely what’s wrong. Kids can have difficulty explaining their symptoms and what could have caused them, leaving many adults wondering what the problem could be. However, this is never a problem for us at GetWell Urgent Care. We have the professional expertise and diagnostic tools and technologies we need to properly diagnose your child. We’re also great listeners!

Another way pediatric urgent care differs from adult care is that because children are still physically and emotionally developing, any issues with this development must be addressed. This requires the expertise and patience of a pediatric physician!

It’s important to understand when pediatric urgent care is okay and when emergency care is necessary. Knowing this is vital to your child’s health.

Pediatric urgent care is healthcare for children with non-life-threatening health conditions only. This level of care cannot handle life-threatening conditions. For life-threatening conditions, the ER (emergency room) is necessary and the only option. Only they can handle these serious conditions. If you’re ever unsure whether your child’s condition is or isn’t life-threatening, then be safe and go to the ER. If you’re sure that the situation is minor, then come to pediatric urgent care.

Here at Getwell Urgent Care, we offer a number of pediatric services, including diagnostic and treatment services. We can easily take care of common illnesses and infections, like eye and ear infections, stomach bugs, sore throats, fevers, colds, and others. We can also easily handle minor injuries, including sprains and strains, lacerations and burns, minor fractures, and foreign object removal, so long as the situation is not life-threatening. Services like immunizations, X-rays, lab tests, and physical exams (sports, school, and annual physicals) are available too! This is especially helpful when your child is behind on his or her immunization or annual physical schedule, as you can bring your child in for the service right away!

Our primary goal here at Getwell Urgent Care is to make sure your child gets the care he or she needs when he or she needs it. But the care we offer is more than about just getting things done, it’s also about welcoming, calming, and understanding your child so we can provide the most attentive level of care possible.

You can come right to us here at Getwell Urgent Care! We’re located over at 650 W Olive Avenue, Suite B Merced, CA 95348, and we’re open for you. You can come to see us whenever your child’s situation is minor and urgent, or even when you just want quick, convenient care for him or her. Contact us today for more information, or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Merced CA, Atwater CA, Livingston CA, The Grove CA, Bear Creek CA, Planada CA, and Athlone CA.