Sick-Child Visits in Rochester, NY

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Legacy Pediatrics is proud to offer same-day sick visits for our patients.  

To schedule a sick visit for your child, please call the office at 585-568-8330.

At Legacy Pediatrics, we use state-of-the-art in-house testing to help us diagnose illness and guide management. This includes:

  • Fingerprick for Complete blood count (CBC), Lead and cholesterol levels
  • Influenza, COVID, and RSV PCR testing
  • Rapid strep testing
  • Rapid mono testing
  • Rapid COVID antigen testing
  • Urine testing
  • Laceration repair and skin glue
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Common Sick Visit Issues

  • A high fever or one that lasts more than two days
  • Vomiting
  • Widespread rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Problems swallowing
  • Any unusual symptom that lasts for more than three days in a row
  • Persistent pain, such as stomach ache, sore throat, headache, or an earache
  • Pneumonia
  • Cellulitis
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Asthma management
  • Rashes
  • Concussion

Whether your little one has a sore throat, your infant has a fever, or your teen is vomiting, you need a trusted pediatrician you can count on. If your child is sick, please call our office to schedule an appointment. Refer to our child health library for information about common childhood illnesses.  

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Common Illnesses We Treat

Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM)

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral infection which results in a rash resembling blisters on the hands and feet, along with painful sores inside their mouth. It is most common in infants and young children under the age of five.

Influenza (Flu)

Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. It is caused by influenza viruses, is highly contagious, and it can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus which typically includes mild, cold-like symptoms. While the majority of individuals recuperate within one to two weeks, RSV can lead to serious complications. Infants and elderly adults have a higher likelihood of experiencing severe RSV symptoms necessitating hospitalization.

Ear Infection

An ear infection is an infection that occurs in the space behind the eardrum, usually when bacteria or virus trap fluid causing pain and swelling. They occur most commonly in young children because they have short and narrow Eustachian tubes.

About 80 percent of children develop an acute ear infection at some point. Some 25 percent of all children will have repeated ear infections.

Strep Throat

Strep throat is a highly contagious disease that comes from a bacteria called Group A Streptococcus. It can cause symptoms including a sore throat, pain upon swallowing, fever, spots on the roof of the mouth and back of throat, and more. 

Kids and adults alike are all susceptible to strep throat. It’s important to seek medical care if your child is experiencing symptoms, as untreated cases of strep can develop to cause several serious health problems. 

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

When the conjunctiva (outer lining of the eyeball) becomes inflamed, it is known as conjunctivitis, or pink eye. A healthy conjunctiva is white, however, when it is inflamed, your child’s eyes can look pink or red.

If your child is experiencing any of the above symptoms or conditions, we prefer you to call our office ahead of time to make your child’s sick-child visit.

Sick appointments during the week

To make an appointment for a sick child, please call 585-568-8330. For non-urgent medical questions, you can contact your medical provider via the Patient Portal 24/7. 

Our office hours on weekdays are as follows:

  • Monday-Friday: 8am – 5pm

After-Hours Medical Concerns

If your child is sick and you need to speak with your doctor outside of regular business hours, please call 585-568-8330. Our nurse triage service will help direct your call.

The child health library and the AAP have many helpful resources, including a symptom checker, to help manage your child’s symptoms after-hours.