Parent Resources

Parenting doesn’t take on normal business hours. Neither do we. Here you will find resources, tips, and “doctor’s orders” regarding pediatric care.

News and Resources

 

Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Learn more about tick bites and when one might warrant an urgent care visit. Click here to read the full article.

 

Hand, Foot, and Mouth

Learn more about this highly contagious virus and when it warrants an urgent care visit. Click here to read the full article.

 

ER, Urgent or Primary Care?

Learn more about when and where to take your child.

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Pink Eye

Learn more about how to identify pink eye (conjunctivitis) in children. Click here to read the full article.

 

Food Poisoning

Learn more about when you need to visit the urgent care for food poisoning. Click here to read the full article.

 

24 Hour Pharmacies

A list of 24 hour pharmacies in the East Tennessee area. For a full list, click here.

 

RSV 2021: What to Know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced increased activity of respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, across parts of the Southern U.S.  Here is what parents and caregivers should know. Click here to read the full article.

 

Tips to Quarantine Your Child’s Technology

Since the beginning of the pandemic, screen time for most children has increased. Click here for some tips on how to have your child less plugged in. Click here to read the full article.

 

What to Bring to Your Visit 

When you’re in a situation where your child needs urgent care, it can be hard to remember what’s important to bring with you to your urgent care visit. Here is a list of items to help your visit to Children’s Hospital Urgent Care go as smoothly as possible. Click here to read the full article.

 

First Day of Preschool Tips

The first day of preschool can be an exciting and emotional time for both parents and children. Learn more here about how to make the transition go smoothly.

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All About Stitches 

Learn more about when to visit the urgent care for stitches and what to expect during your visit.

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Pediatric Urgent Care vs. ER

How do you know when to go to pediatric urgent care vs. the emergency room? Click here to read the full article.

 

What is a pediatric urgent care?

Your questions answered – All about pediatric urgent care! Click here to read the full article.

 

Respiratory Illness is on the Rise 

As we move into the fall season, we will inevitably see an increase in respiratory illnesses in children. Click here to read the full article.

 

Cold or Flu? 

Is your child showing cold or flu like symptoms? Help determine if they are combating a cold or fighting the flu. Click here to read the full article. 

 

Healthy New Year 

Prepare your child for a happy and health New Year. – Click here to learn more.

 

RSV – Signs & Symptoms

There are many confirmed cases of RSV in East TN – Click here to learn more. 

 

Flu is Here, but Not Like Last Year

Find out how what is expect in the upcoming months. – Click here to learn more.

 

Measles Protection & FAQs 

Find out more about the measles and frequently asked questions. – Click here to learn more.

 

Back-To-School Checklist for Your Child’s Health

Here’s a checklist of a few things that will help your child stay healthy and happy during the school year. -Click here to learn more.


 

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