When your child suddenly experiences a fever, cough, or body aches, fast and reliable flu treatment is crucial. We offer walk-in flu treatment options for children and capable pediatric urgent care facilities to provide convenient same-day evaluations, testing, and treatment. Knowing the early signs of the flu and when to seek professional medical care can make a significant difference in your child’s recovery. For families, St. Joseph’s Candler/Urgent Care is a convenient and affordable option to safeguard your child’s health during the flu season.

Common Flu Symptoms in Children

Detecting flu symptoms early can help you provide your child with the care they need before symptoms start to worsen. While every child’s experience with the flu can be different, there are some main flu symptoms that are more common that guardians should be aware of.

• Fever and Chills: Commonly, the first symptom that your child may be coming down with the flu.
• Cough: Ongoing or increasing cough may be a sign of flu-related respiratory inflammation.
• Sore Throat: The flu virus affects the upper respiratory system, leading to soreness in the throat when swallowing, talking, and coughing. 
• Body Aches or Muscle Pain: Your child might seem weak or fatigued due to body aches or muscle soreness.
• Headache: Dehydration and swelling caused by the virus often result in headaches
• Fatigue: Your child may seem unusually tired

When Flu Symptoms Require Immediate Medical Attention

A few symptoms of the flu can accelerate fast and can indicate signs of immediate medical attention in children. Early and mild symptoms should be monitored closely by parents, even if these early symptoms seem like a typical cold. If you notice changes in your child’s breathing and rapid temperature changes, this could be an early indicator of the illness worsening.

Following your instincts and having a better judgment of your child’s condition is important to making the right decision on when to seek pediatric urgent care.  In some cases, children already diagnosed with other illnesses such as asthma or other chronic conditions, are at higher risk of flu-related complications. If you feel your child is experiencing concerning and unpredictable conditions, prompt and medical evaluation can help maintain a safe and faster recovery. If this is the case, urgent care for fever and flu in children can provide timely,  appropriate support and treatment.

Treatment Options Offered at St. Joseph’s/Candler Pediatric Urgent Care

St. Joseph’s/Candler Urgent Care provides fast and easy walk-in flu treatment for children. No appointment needed! However, be sure to check-in ahead of your visit to secure your place in line. If you find that your child needs immediate medical attention, the pediatric urgent care here at St. Joseph’s/Candler Urgent Care will be able to assist your child. Assessing symptoms and performing flu tests, while also starting treatment during that same appointment. Our process and quick care can help to reduce the severity of your child’s symptoms and accelerate their recovery. Families can count on us for timely and reliable flu care when symptoms begin.