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Pediatric Virtual Urgent Care — Sick Kids Seen Fast

When your child is sick on vacation, you need a real doctor — not a search engine. Board-certified physicians available now, from wherever you are.
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Common Pediatric Conditions We Treat

Vacation is supposed to be fun — until a fever, ear pain, or rash derails everything. Our physicians handle the full range of common childhood illnesses:

✓ Fever & chills ✓ Ear infections ✓ Strep throat ✓ Sinus infections ✓ Pink eye ✓ Rashes & hives ✓ Stomach bugs ✓ Respiratory infections ✓ Croup & cough ✓ Insect bites ✓ Allergic reactions (mild) ✓ Head lice guidance
✓ Fever & chills
✓ Ear infections
✓ Strep throat
✓ Sinus infections
✓ Pink eye
✓ Rashes & hives
✓ Stomach bugs
✓ Respiratory infections
✓ Croup & cough
✓ Insect bites
✓ Allergic reactions (mild)
✓ Head lice guidance
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Fever in Children — When to Worry

Fever is one of the most common reasons parents call a doctor on vacation. Here’s a quick guide:

  • Under 3 months with any fever (100.4°F+) — Go to ER immediately, no exceptions
  • 3–6 months, fever 100.4–104°F — Virtual visit appropriate if child looks well
  • Over 6 months, fever under 104°F — Usually manageable; our physicians will evaluate
  • Any age, fever over 104°F or lasting 5+ days — Seek in-person evaluation
    • “Parents on vacation deserve the same quality pediatric evaluation they’d get at home. That’s exactly what we deliver — board-certified physicians who know kids.” — Dr. Erik Petersen, MD

    “Parents on vacation deserve the same quality pediatric evaluation they’d get at home. That’s exactly what we deliver — board-certified physicians who know kids.”

    — Dr. Erik Petersen, MD

    — Dr. Erik Petersen, MD
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    What to Expect During a Pediatric Virtual Visit

  • Share your child’s age, weight, and current symptoms
  • Your physician will guide you through a visual exam (throat, skin, breathing)
  • Receive a clear diagnosis or differential and treatment plan
  • Prescription sent to your nearest pharmacy if needed
  • Clear instructions on monitoring and when to escalate
    • PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK Dr. Erik Petersen, MD Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    PETERSEN’S PLAYBOOK
    Dr. Erik Petersen, MD
    Board-Certified · Emergency Medicine · 20+ Years
    CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    CARLSON’S CORNER Dr. Will Carlson, MD Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    CARLSON’S CORNER
    Dr. Will Carlson, MD
    Board-Certified · Family Medicine · Emergency Medicine
    ⚠️ When to Go to the Emergency Room High fever that won’t come down (103°F+) Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Severe chest pain Signs of severe allergic reaction (throat swelling, rash spreading rapidly) Altered mental status or confusion Symptoms rapidly worsening despite treatment If in doubt, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. Virtual care is best for non-emergency situations.
    ⚠️ When to Go to the Emergency Room
  • High fever that won’t come down (103°F+)
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Severe chest pain
  • Signs of severe allergic reaction (throat swelling, rash spreading rapidly)
  • Altered mental status or confusion
  • Symptoms rapidly worsening despite treatment

    • If in doubt, call 911 or go to your nearest ER. Virtual care is best for non-emergency situations.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can telemedicine treat sick children? Yes. Our physicians are experienced in pediatric care and can evaluate and treat most common childhood illnesses via telemedicine — fever, ear infections, strep, rashes, respiratory infections, and more.
    Can telemedicine treat sick children?
    Yes. Our physicians are experienced in pediatric care and can evaluate and treat most common childhood illnesses via telemedicine — fever, ear infections, strep, rashes, respiratory infections, and more.
    What age children can be seen via telemedicine? We can see children of all ages. For infants under 3 months with fever, we’ll always guide you to in-person or ER care given the higher risk in that age group.
    What age children can be seen via telemedicine?
    We can see children of all ages. For infants under 3 months with fever, we’ll always guide you to in-person or ER care given the higher risk in that age group.
    My child has a fever — do I need to go to the ER? Not always. Fever in children over 3 months is common and often manageable at home. Our physicians will help you determine whether it’s safe to manage virtually or whether in-person evaluation is needed based on age, temperature, and associated symptoms.
    My child has a fever — do I need to go to the ER?
    Not always. Fever in children over 3 months is common and often manageable at home. Our physicians will help you determine whether it’s safe to manage virtually or whether in-person evaluation is needed based on age, temperature, and associated symptoms.
    Can you prescribe antibiotics for my child online? Yes. When clinically indicated, our physicians can prescribe pediatric-weight-dosed antibiotics and send them to your pharmacy.
    Can you prescribe antibiotics for my child online?
    Yes. When clinically indicated, our physicians can prescribe pediatric-weight-dosed antibiotics and send them to your pharmacy.
    What should I have on hand before a pediatric virtual visit? A thermometer, any current medications your child takes, and a list of symptoms and when they started. A flashlight to look in the throat and ears can also be helpful.
    What should I have on hand before a pediatric virtual visit?
    A thermometer, any current medications your child takes, and a list of symptoms and when they started. A flashlight to look in the throat and ears can also be helpful.
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    Love Vacation Medicine? Meet Our Sister Practice FirstCall DPC — Your Doctor, Everywhere You Go If you loved your Vacation Medicine experience, FirstCall DPC takes it further. Direct Primary Care membership gives you same-day access to Dr. Petersen and the team — available in 20+ states for primary care, chronic disease management, hormone optimization, and more. No insurance bureaucracy. Just your doctor.
    Love Vacation Medicine? Meet Our Sister Practice
    FirstCall DPC — Your Doctor, Everywhere You Go
    If you loved your Vacation Medicine experience, FirstCall DPC takes it further. Direct Primary Care membership gives you same-day access to Dr. Petersen and the team — available in 20+ states for primary care, chronic disease management, hormone optimization, and more. No insurance bureaucracy. Just your doctor.
    Explore FirstCall DPC → firstcalldpc.com · 20+ states
    Explore FirstCall DPC →
    firstcalldpc.com · 20+ states
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