As much as we as parents hate to see our children feeling bad, getting sick is just part of being a kid. While most of the childhood illnesses are relatively harmless and can be treated at home, there are times when your child will need to come in for a sick visit.
To help you child feel more comfortable when they are sick and to know when to bring them in to see Dr. Lentz or one of our nurse practitioners, we’ve compiled some links here for some of the most common childhood illnesses.
Helpful Links:
Fever in Infants and Children
Click here for a link to information on fevers
Cold and the Flu
Click here for a link to information on colds and the flu
Strep Throat
Click here for a link to information on strep throat
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Click here for a link to information on RSV
Ear Infections
Click here for a link to information on ear infections
Diarrhea in Infants and Children
Click here for a link to information about treating diarrhea
When to Call the Pediatrician and Emergency Rules of Thumb
Click here for a link to information regarding Urgent Care, ER, or Pediatrician
Click here for a link to information about when your child needs emergency medical services