Sick Child Visits
Same Day Appointments
When your child is sick, you want answers quickly. We reserve same-day appointments every day for acute illnesses and injuries, allowing our established patients to receive timely care from a provider who knows their medical history.
Common Illnesses
- Fever
- Colds
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Ear pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Skin & Allergy Concerns
- Rashes
- Hives
- Allergies
- Insect bites and stings
Minor Injuries
- Cuts and scrapes
- Muscle strains
Need a Same-Day Appointment?
Call 816-942-KIDS (5437) and our team will help determine the best appointment option for your child.
On-Site Diagnostic Testing
To help us diagnose your child quickly, we offer:
- Strep testing
- Influenza A/B testing
- RSV testing
- COVID testing
- Mono testing
- Urine testing
To ensure adequate time for evaluation and care planning, we ask that chronic condition management, medication checks, ER follow-ups, and concussion follow-up visits be scheduled 24–48 hours in advance.
Call 911 or Seek Emergency Care Immediately If Your Child Has:
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe dehydration
- Seizures
- Unresponsiveness
- Significant head injury
- Severe allergic reaction
TeleMed Visits Available
Some illnesses may be appropriate for a virtual visit. Ask our scheduling team if telemedicine is an option for your child's symptoms
After Hours
Children don't always get sick during office hours. If you have concerns about your child's health when our office is closed, call 816-942-KIDS (5437) and follow the prompts to reach the Children's Mercy Nurse Triage Line.
A registered pediatric nurse is available to provide guidance, help assess your child's symptoms, and recommend the most appropriate level of care. If needed, the nurse can also contact the on-call pediatrician from our practice to assist with more complex medical concerns.
Our goal is to ensure your family has access to trusted pediatric advice whenever you need it.
