KidMed-ical Journal
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Can My Child Get Stitches at an Urgent Care?
READ MORE: Can My Child Get Stitches at an Urgent Care?The short answer is “Yes, your child can get stitches at an urgent care clinic.” Several aspects of a laceration justify stitches or other methods of closing a wound, like adhesives or surgical tape.
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Sprains and Broken Bones in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Know
READ MORE: Sprains and Broken Bones in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to KnowSprains and Broken Bones in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Know Our kids and teens are naturally active and adventurous. It is no surprise that accidents and injuries occur. Sprains and broken bones are among the most common
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15th Anniversary Brings Big Changes to KidMed Urgent Care
READ MORE: 15th Anniversary Brings Big Changes to KidMed Urgent CareKidMed Urgent Care celebrates its 15th year with a refreshed brand, core values and brand promise.
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Diaper Rash: How to Treat and Prevent
READ MORE: Diaper Rash: How to Treat and PreventA diaper rash is a common complaint and among the most common rashes in infants and toddlers. A diaper rash is miserable for babies and parents.
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Battling RSV: Tis the Season to Be Snotty
READ MORE: Battling RSV: Tis the Season to Be SnottyRSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, affects all ages. However, it is most likely to cause more significant respiratory symptoms in infants up to 2 years of age, especially in infants younger than six months of age. RSV is most common…
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Can My Child Get X-Rays at Any Urgent Care Center?
READ MORE: Can My Child Get X-Rays at Any Urgent Care Center?Most urgent care centers offer X-rays. But simply having access to X-ray equipment is not the same as having access to the best medical care. Without pediatric clinical expertise, many physicians overuse X-rays and other imaging, with potential long-term consequences…
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Abdominal Pain in Kids: What’s Normal and When to Worry
READ MORE: Abdominal Pain in Kids: What’s Normal and When to WorryAbdominal pain is a tricky, but a super common complaint for kids. Concerned parents wonder if it’s constipation or appendicitis and should they seek medical attention. Our goal is to offer a reliable, and more comforting perspective on belly pain…
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Boogie (Low) Down: What’s up With All This Mucus?
READ MORE: Boogie (Low) Down: What’s up With All This Mucus?Whatever name you call the sticky stuff; nasal discharge can cause a lot of problems for children throughout the year. Most often, children are seen when nasal discharge changes color or starts to increase. In this article, we decode boogers’…
