Dr. Reema Mohammed and the pediatric team at Midwest Care Pediatrics in Berwyn, IL are here for your family if you have a child who is sick. Every parent worries when their child gets sick, but you don't always have to rush to the ER. Read more about when to call the doctor for a sick visit, and contact us today to get your child help.

Why Is My Child Sick?

Germs can spread very efficiently among children and may be the reason you need to book your child a sick visit in Berwyn, IL. Even when kids are learning better handwashing and hygiene habits, it is easy for a virus or infection to spread in school and at activities. If you have multiple children, you might feel like there is always someone with an illness at home. It is normal to worry any time your child does not feel well, but rushing to the doctor for every cough or sniffle is not always possible or needed.

When Do I Call?

You need to keep up with regular annual physical appointments for your child, but you can also call us if they get sick. If your child is sick but it is not life-threatening, we can help with sick appointments and recommendations for treating symptoms. To book a sick visit in Berwyn, IL, call us if your child has:

• A fever over 100.4 (children under 2 months)
• A fever over 104 (older children)
• A painful rash
• An ear infection
• Diahhrea
• A headache that will not subside
• Persistent vomiting
• Trouble swallowing

If your baby or child cannot be consoled or you cannot pinpoint their symptoms you can call us. If your child is experiencing a serious or life-threatening illness or injury, call 911 or go to an ER immediately, and follow up with your pediatrician when you can.

Get Help Now

Midwest Care Pediatrics offers sick visits in Berwyn, IL, to help your child get well and return to school and activities. To make an appointment with Dr. Reema Mohammed or ask questions about your child's illness, contact us at (708) 795-5502.