Wellness Checkups & Sick-Child Visits in Houston, TX

Call St. Hope Foundation’s pediatric offices if your child is feeling ill. We offer same-day sick-child visits so they can get diagnosed as soon as possible. Our rapid lab services ensure we can quickly identify common ailments and prescribe the necessary medications or recommend the best ways to manage symptoms and promote recovery.

You can trust our pediatricians to give you honest advice and support when dealing with a sick child.

When Should You Bring in Your Child for a Sick Visit?

You should strongly consider bringing in your child for a sick visit if they are:

• Running a fever between 101-degrees Fahrenheit and 105-degrees Fahrenheit
• Exhibiting rashes, especially if they look like chicken pox or are accompanied by labored breathing
• Vomiting or have diarrhea
• Experiencing pain or other symptoms in addition to their fever
• Feeling lethargic or are experiencing malaise
• Having a fever that persists for three or more consecutive days
• Refusing to eat or don’t have an appetite
• Complaining about a sore throat that lasts for more than a day or two
• Running a fever and complain of a stiff neck, headache and/or have red spots or purple patches on their skin
• Experiencing pain when urinating combined with fever
• Showing signs of dehydration like dry mouth or less frequent urination
• Complaining of an earache
• Showing any abnormal symptoms for three days or more in a row 

Is It Just the Common Cold?

The common cold often manifests as congestion or a runny nose and watery eyes. Children with a cold may also be sneezing, coughing or have a fever.

If you suspect your child has a cold, you may want to manage their symptoms at home for a day or two. If conditions persist, you should visit St. Hope Foundation for a sick-child visit.

Cold symptom management should include hydration (primarily water) and relaxation. You may also use over-the-counter children’s medications to manage fevers and/or coughs.

Take the opportunity to reinforce good hygiene habits by encouraging proper tissue disposal as well as covering coughs. Do your best to keep your child away from their siblings or other children to avoid spreading the virus.