Same-Day Sick Visits in Robbinsville, NJ
As a parent, keeping your child healthy is your top priority. Whether your little one has a sore throat, your infant has a fever, or your teen is vomiting, you need to have a trusted pediatrician you can count on. Hummingbird Pediatrics wants you to know that we’re here for you as it is our concern as well. If your child is showing signs of a non-life-threatening illness, please call our office and we will do our best to get your child in as soon as possible.
Schedule a same-day sick visit in Robbinsville, NJ, or the surrounding areas of Hamilton, East Windsor, and Allentown by calling by calling (609) 808-3123 today.
What are the Reasons for a Sick-Child Visit?
Please call our office to come in for a sick-child visit if your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- A high fever or one that lasts more than two days
- Vomiting
- Widespread rash
- Diarrhea
- Problems swallowing
- Any unusual symptom that lasts for more than three days in a row
- Persistent pain, such as stomach ache, sore throat, headache, or an earache
When Your Child Requires Emergency Room
If your child is suffering from a more serious medical emergency (such as dehydration, seizures, shock, respiratory distress) or a traumatic injury (such as a motor vehicle or bicycle crash, poisoning, drowning, severe bleeding), please call 911 immediately.
High fevers can also require a visit to the ER:
- If your baby is less than 3 months old, visit the ER if their temperature is above 100.4 degrees
- If your child has a fever above 103°F, they should be treated immediately in the ER
What to Expect at a Sick-Child Visit
During a sick-child visit, your child’s symptoms will be evaluated and medical history will be discussed. We will also discuss if you have tried any over-the-counter treatments or other at-home remedies. We will then perform a physical examination, including taking your child’s temperature, listening to their breathing and heartbeat, etc.
After the above, we typically will be able to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. In some cases, your child may need further tests, such as a blood test or urine analysis, to confirm a diagnosis or rule out conditions.
At the end of the appointment, you will be given a prescription for medications if required, along with dosage instructions, and care instructions to help with relieving your child’s symptoms. You may also be provided with possible warning signs and when to seek future medical care.
Common Illnesses We Treat
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
- Ear Infection
- Strep Throat
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Sick-Child Appointments in Robbinsville, NJ
If your child is experiencing any of the above symptoms or conditions, we prefer you to call our office ahead of time to make your child’s sick-child visit.
Sick Appointments During the Week
To make an appointment for a same-day sick visit in Robbinsville, NJ, please call 609-808-3123, or use our Patient Portal to schedule online. The more information you can provide us upfront, the better we can serve your child. This not only allows us to determine the severity of it, but also helps prepare the pediatrician with the appropriate background information.
Our office hours on weekdays are as follows:
- Monday-Friday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sick Appointments on Weekends
Our office hours on weekends are as follows:
- Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Round-the-Clock Triage Help
If you are trying to contact our office during non-business hours, please call our after hours Triage at 609-808-3123.
If you don’t believe the severity of the illness is enough to require a sick child visit, you can refer to our online sources.
