In Home Pediatric Urgent Care in Flagstaff (6+ months)
Common Childhood Illnesses We Treat
Mend Care’s mobile pediatric urgent care is equipped to handle many pediatric concerns.
Minor Injuries
fractures and lacerations can happen anywhere, anytime. We provide prompt and thorough wound care in the comfort of your home.
Illnesses
Viral illness are usually benign but can result in ear infections as well as strep throat evaluations.
Rashes
Skin rashes are common in children and can range from harmless, temporary irritations to signs of infection or allergy.
Common Reasons Kids Need Urgent Care in Flagstaff, AZ
Children can face a variety of health issues that require prompt attention. Some of the most common reasons for pediatric urgent care for our house call visits include:
- Fevers and Infections: Persistent fever, ear infections, or strep throat are frequent concerns for young children.
- Respiratory Illnesses: Colds, asthma flare-ups, and respiratory infections like RSV or bronchitis.
- Minor Injuries: Cuts, sprains, and bruises that need evaluation or treatment.
- Skin Conditions: Rashes, insect bites, or minor allergic reactions.
- Digestive Issues: Vomiting, diarrhea, or signs of dehydration.
How Mend Care Treats Pediatric Conditions
Our experienced nurse practitioners and physician assistant’s are skilled in providing gentle and effective care for children of all ages. Here’s what you can expect with our in-home pediatric urgent care:
- Comprehensive In-home Assessment: We’ll take a detailed medical history, discuss your child’s symptoms, and perform a thorough physical exam.
- Accurate Diagnosis: We utilize rapid testing when appropriate for conditions such as strep throat, flu, or other infections to ensure proper diagnosis.
- Personalized Treatment: We’ll develop a treatment plan tailored to your child’s specific needs, which may include:
- Prescribing medications when necessary
- Providing wound care for minor injuries
- Administering breathing treatments for asthma
- Offering guidance on at-home care and symptom management
- Education and Support: We’ll answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide clear instructions on how to care for your child at home.
Reasons to Seek Emergency Care
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately if your child experiences:
- Difficulty breathing or turning blue
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Head injury with loss of consciousness or altered mental state
- Seizures
- Deep or heavily bleeding wounds
- Severe burns
- High fever with a stiff neck or rash that doesn’t fade when pressed
- Ingestion of a poisonous substance
- Uncontrolled vomiting or diarrhea leading to dehydration
- age < 6 months with a fever
Why Choose Mend Mobile Care for Pediatric Urgent Care?
- Convenience: Skip the trip to the urgent care or ER and have a medical professional come to your home.
- Comfort: Your child can be treated in a familiar, less stressful environment.
- Reduced Exposure: Minimize your child’s exposure to other illnesses in crowded waiting rooms.
- Kid-Friendly Approach: Our team is experienced in caring for children and strives to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
- Prompt Care: We offer same-day or next-day appointments to address your child’s needs quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide pediatric urgent care services for children from 6 months to adolescents. Our medical professionals are experienced in treating a wide range of pediatric conditions.
If your child is experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and you’re unable to get a timely appointment with your pediatrician, pediatric urgent care is a great option. We can treat common illnesses and injuries, provide guidance on at-home care, and prescribe medications when necessary. However, if your child is experiencing a severe or life-threatening condition, always go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
We offer same-day or next-day appointments, depending on availability. We understand that when your child is sick or injured, you want them to be seen as quickly as possible, and we strive to provide prompt care.
In-home pediatric urgent care offers several benefits, including convenience (no need to travel or wait in a crowded clinic), comfort (your child can be treated in a familiar environment), reduced exposure to other illnesses, and personalized attention from our medical team. We come right to your Flagstaff home.
