Pediatric Urgent Care in San Antonio, TX

Benefits of Pediatric Urgent Care

We provide children and their families with several benefits, including:

• Specialized pediatric care
  Alamo City Urgent Care centers are staffed with medical professionals trained to treat infants, toddlers, young children, and pre-teens, ensuring their unique needs are met with expertise and compassion.
• Accessibility and convenience
  Emergencies don’t always happen on a weekday between nine and five. We offer extended and Saturday hours and welcome walk-ins to accommodate busy families.
• Reduced wait times and affordable rates
  Urgent care centers generally have shorter wait times and cost less than emergency room visits, reducing the burden on families.
• Comprehensive care
  Our urgent care for kid injuries and illnesses offers safe, effective treatment for a broad range of non-life-threatening conditions. Our centers are equipped with on-site lab services, x-ray imaging equipment, and other diagnostic tools to help you get quick and accurate diagnoses and treatment.
• Coordination with primary care providers
  We ensure continuity of care with your child’s primary care provider by sharing medical records and treatment information.

Injuries and Illnesses that Commonly Require a Trip to Urgent Care

Here is a list of common injuries and illnesses that typically require a trip to pediatric urgent care:

Injuries

• Minor cuts and lacerations
• Sprains and strains
• Minor bone fractures
• Minor burns
• Objects stuck in the ear, nose, or minor eye irritations
• Animal bites
• Bumps and minor concussions

Illnesses

• Fevers
• Sore throat
• Infections (e.g., respiratory, urinary, ENT, and skin)
• Minor allergic reactions
• Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration
• Pink eye
• Seasonal allergies
• Minor asthma attacks

All Alamo City Urgent Care centers are equipped to handle these conditions and provide expert treatment to ensure your child’s health and well-being.

How to Know When It/s Time to Take Your Child to a Walk-In Clinic

If your child is sick or injured and has one or more of the following symptoms, visit our pediatric urgent care for prompt treatment:

• Persistent fever above 102° for 2-3 days or more.
• Persistent ear pain.
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhea, with signs of dehydration.
• Severe or persistent cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
• Severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing, white spots on tonsils, or a persistent cough.
• New or worsening rash, especially if accompanied by a fever.
• Red, irritated eyes with discharge or swelling.
• Mild to moderate allergic reactions (e.g., hives or swelling), not accompanied by difficulty breathing.
• Unusual drowsiness, difficulty waking, or significant decrease in activity.
• Excessive crying, fussiness, or irritability that is out of the ordinary.

Our Diagnostic Tools & Techniques for Children

When you visit our kid’s urgent care, you can feel confident knowing they will receive high-quality care that puts their unique needs first. We offer the following on-site medical services:

• Testing and laboratory results for strep, blood, urinalysis, and more.
• Advanced high-definition X-ray imaging.
• Ultrasound (Sonogram).
• School, camp, and sports physicals.
• Immunizations and vaccines.

Be Ready in Case of Emergency With These Tips

No parent plans for their child to become sick or injured, but emergencies happen.

As a precaution, we recommend keeping the following documents close at hand (e.g., in the car, diaper bag, or stored electronically on your phone or cloud-based drive) to save time in an emergency. When your child is sick or hurting, every moment counts.

Keep Medical Records Handy

Anyone with kids can attest that they find the craziest ways to become injured. It almost feels like a rite of passage to visit urgent care for a kid’s injury at least once. However, it can be incredibly scary, especially the first pediatric emergency.

For these reasons and more, it’s important to have a plan for unexpected emergencies. Keeping a copy of their medical records within reach ensures you have the answers your pediatric urgent care physician needs for prompt, efficient treatment.

We recommend keeping the following information handy:

• Important dates
  Record important developmental milestones, surgeries, procedures, and hospitalizations (incl. location and doctor names).
• Allergies
  Monitor and record allergy symptoms and allergies to medications or latex.
• Medications
  Keep a record of current medications, dosages, and any side effects your child experiences.
• Immunizations
  Keep a copy of your child’s immunization record, including vaccine types and dates.
• Doctor’s names and contact information
  Keeping this information handy ensures your urgent care physician can communicate with your child’s primary care doctor regarding any aftercare or follow-up appointments.

Fill Out Our Consent Form in Advance

Since you know you will go to Alamo City Urgent Care, fill out the necessary consent forms and keep them on file. A completed consent form could be a lifesaver, if the parent is not present during the emergency.

Patient Forms are readily available for your convenience.

Learn CPR

The earlier CPR is administered in an emergency, the better, but an improper technique can be more of a detriment than a help. Taking a CPR class and getting certified is a smart way to go.

When To Go to Urgent Care for Children

If your child is ill or suffering an acute injury, and at-home treatments and over-the-counter medications aren’t helping, visit Alamo City for prompt and experienced pediatric urgent care.

We’ll help alleviate your child’s pain and discomfort and reduce your stress and worry so you can return home safely and comfortably.

Find an Alamo Urgent Care near you for faster urgent care for kids and book an appointment today.