Top 5 Reasons to Visit Our Pediatric Urgent Care in Phoenix

There are several reasons to visit our pediatric walk-in clinic. While Phoenix Family Medical Clinic does provide urgent care services, we also encourage parents to visit our clinics for regular checkups and exams. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Here are a handful of non-emergency reasons you might want to bring your child into our pediatric walk-in clinics in Phoenix, besides the fact that several of our locations are open Saturdays and accept same-day appointments.

1. Well-Child Visits

Regular exams are important during a child’s developing years. By getting routine checkups, your doctor will be able to find and prevent problems. During these types of exams, the doctor will record height and weight while administering hearing, vision and other tests. Not only do these visits ensure that your child is growing and developing as they should but will also provide you with valuable information regarding sleep, safety, childhood diseases, and what you can expect as your child continues to grow.

2. Sick Visits

While a well-child visit focuses on the whole body, a sick visit focuses specifically on a specific ailment. Whether they have the flu, a simple cold or some other illness, our doctors can evaluate and treat your children quickly and prescribe any medications needed to get them feeling back to their old selves.

3. Sports Physicals

From little league baseball to wrestling, every sport your child might participate in requires a physical before they can join the team. This is to make sure that your child is healthy enough to engage in that activity and usually include heart, lung and abdominal examinations, blood pressure checks, vision and hearing tests, ear, nose and throat examinations, testing strength, flexibility and posture, as well as any immunizations as necessary. See other reasons why your child may need a sports physical versus an annual wellness check.

4. Vaccines and Immunizations

Some parents may hesitate when it comes to vaccinating their children for fear of serious reactions or contracting the illness the vaccine is meant to prevent. Since vaccines use weakened, killed or sometimes only parts of the microorganisms in question, they are extremely unlikely to cause serious illness. While major reactions are rare, some children may experience minor fever or soreness after a vaccine. These risks are small, however, when compared to the health risks involved with the diseases these vaccines prevent, so it is always better to get your child immunized. Furthermore, immunizations are required for children to participate in any kind of sports activities, enter school, and if you plan on taking a family vacation, they are also necessary for traveling to certain counties.

5. Allergy and Asthma Testing

Anyone who suffers from asthma or allergies knows just how debilitating it can be for normal day-to-day life. That is why it is important to test for and identify such conditions early so that a specialized care regimen can be mapped out to help your child manage their condition. Help your little one get back to being a kid again!

At Phoenix Family Medical Clinic, we treat the entire family, and we are proud to offer high quality pediatric urgent care. Throughout Phoenix, our pediatric walk in clinics help children stay healthy so they can focus on being kids and growing up big and strong! It is our mission to provide affordable and accessible health care for you and your family during extended weekday hours and on Saturdays. Whether your little one is sick or you just want to get a checkup, schedule your appointment online today!

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