The Benefits of After-Hours Clinic

When your child gets sick, it isn’t always at a convenient time. That’s where after-hours care comes in. You and your child can access vital medical care, right when they need it. Dr. C. Turner Lewis III at Children’s Medical Clinics in Kaufman, TX, provides a full range of pediatric medicine services, including after-hours medical care.

What You Need To Know About the After-Hours Clinic

For mild symptoms, you may be able to treat your child yourself. Over-the-counter Tylenol, drinking plenty of fluids, and getting plenty of rest can often restore health. So, how do you know if your child needs urgent medical treatment in the form of after-hours care? You should call the after-hours clinic if your child is experiencing:

• A fever, along with cold symptoms, or if you think your child might have the flu
• A possible ear infection, with drainage coming out of the ears
• A sore throat, with a high fever, which could be strep throat
• Red, inflamed, itchy, irritated eyes, which could be a sign of pink eye
• Vomiting or diarrhea that doesn’t resolve

Fever is often an indicator of infection from bacteria or a virus. Your child needs an antibiotic or antiviral medication provided by your pediatrician. Going to the After-Hours Clinic is an excellent idea if your child has an infection.

Accidents happen, and if your child has sprained a muscle, torn a tendon or ligament, or has broken a bone, your child needs to visit the pediatrician. Going to the After-Hours Clinic is an excellent idea if your child suffers trauma.

Call the office if you have questions about whether your child needs to be seen in the After-Hours Clinic. There are caring medical personnel standing by to answer questions and help you.

If your child is suffering a life-threatening emergency, you should call emergency services, especially if your child is experiencing:

• Breathing problems
• Loss of consciousness
• A high fever when your child is less than 2 months old

Want To Know More?

To find out more about the After-Hours Clinic, call Dr. C. Turner Lewis III at Children’s Medical Clinics in Kaufman, TX. You can reach him in either office by calling (972) 932-1319, so call today.