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THE WHO, WHAT AND WHERE OF YOUR LITTLE ONE’S HEALTH.

THE WHO, WHAT AND WHERE OF YOUR LITTLE ONE’S HEALTH

With so many options for care — from primary care and telehealth to urgent and emergency care — it can be confusing to know where to go when your little one isn’t feeling well. Reference below for help deciding who the right provider is for you. And if you need help, you can always call 844-537-5436.

Pediatrician

Your pediatrician knows your child’s health history and needs, and should be your first stop for most routine care and non-emergency symptoms, like:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Asthma
  • Childhood illnesses
  • Cough
  • Cold symptoms
  • Earache
  • Fever
  • Flu Symptoms
    • Sudden fever
    • Body aches
    • Cough
    • Congestion
  • Fractures and Sprains
  • Minor injuries
  • Minor burns and cuts
  • Rashes
  • Routing preventive care, screenings, and physicals
  • Sore throat
  • Strains and sprains
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
  • Vaccinations

Urgent Care

If your pediatrician is not available and you need to get care fast, Urgent Care is the next best option for:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Burns
  • Cuts requiring stitches
  • Fever
  • Flu Symptoms
    • Sudden fever
    • Body aches
    • Cough
    • Congestion
  • Fractures and Sprains
  • Minor injuries
  • Rashes or hives
  • Vomiting and diarrhea

Get help by calling 609-407-CARE (2273) or locating the urgent care center closest to you.

Telehealth

With AtlantiCare’s telehealth program you can have a remote video chat visit with a trusted board-certified AtlantiCare provider using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Use telehealth for:

  • Cough
  • Cold
  • Earache
  • Flu Symptoms
    • Sudden fever
    • Body aches
    • Cough
    • Congestion
  • Minor trauma, burns and rashes
  • Rash, hives, or skin irritation
  • Same-day primary care via our Virtualist program

Emergency Room

Visit our emergency room to get care immediately for serious limb injuries or life-threatening conditions like:

  • Broken or dislocated bones
  • Chest pain
  • Convulsions or Seizures
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Deep cut
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Serious burns
  • Severe allergic reactions

Go to the closest ER or call 911.