Sick Child Visits

When Your Child is Sick

It’s important to have prompt medical attention that helps them feel better and gets them on the road to healing.


We understand parents’ worry and offer same-day sick visits to quickly start the treatment your child needs.

If you have questions about your child’s health prior to scheduling an appointment, you can message our nurses on the patient portal.


If you need to bring your child in for a sick visit, call the office so they can talk about your child’s symptoms and schedule a visit based on their health needs.

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Sick Child Visits FAQs

Click below to view the answer to commonly asked questions.

  • When Can I Schedule a Sick Visit?

    We offer same day and next day sick visits. Please call the office to schedule as early as possible, to ensure you are seen in the timeframe you need.


    Call our office at: (713) 932-6261, option 4

  • What Happens During a Sick Child Visit?

    During a sick visit, your provider may perform in-office testing or send you elsewhere for testing, depending on your child's symptoms and severity. Our office offers in-office testing for strep, flu, covid, rsv, mono.

  • What Children's Conditions Can a Sick Visit Treat?

    Sick visits treat many types of injuries and illnesses that need same-day or next-day medical care. Children’s symptoms can change quickly, so don’t hesitate to call if your child’s symptoms get worse.


    The following are some of the most common conditions treated during sick visits:


    • Flu Upper respiratory infections
    • Earaches Headaches
    • Sore throat or strep throat
    • Congestion
    • Coughs
    • Abdominal pain
    • Asthma
    • Rashes or hives
    • Allergic reactions
    • Eye discharge or infection
    • Vomiting and/or diarrhea

    We also treats minor injuries.

  • When Does My Child Need Immediate Medical Care?

    While all the conditions often treated during a sick visit have the potential to need immediate care, some symptoms are red flags that your child needs quick medical attention.


    Call us immediately for the following symptoms:


    • Fever of 100.4ºF or higher in children younger than one-year-old
    • Fever that lasts longer than three days
    • Unusual symptoms lasting more than three days
    • Persistent pain
    • Widespread rash
    • Fever of 102ºF or higher plus other symptoms in children over one-year-old

    Other symptoms that may appear with a fever that signal a potentially serious problem include a rash, stiff neck, vomiting, and headache.


    When your child is sick, call the office as early in the day as possible so they can schedule a same-day visit if necessary.


    If you have questions about your child’s symptoms you can send a portal message to our nurses. If you need to schedule a sick visit, call our office to book an appointment.