Pediatric Care

Children go through many stages of growth and development and require ongoing medical care and monitoring to identify or prevent health problems. Clarksburg Urgent Care in Clarksburg, Maryland, is an urgent care practice focused on providing high-quality care to patients of all ages. They offer comprehensive pediatric care to monitor your child’s health and wellness. To schedule an appointment, call the office location nearest you or click the online booking button today.

What is pediatric care?

Pediatric care is medical care centered around children’s health. From birth until adulthood, kids rely on pediatric care to attend to all of their health and developmental needs. 

Pediatricians are trained to care for children at each stage of development, which can differ from adult care for the same conditions. 

The team at Clarksburg Urgent Care provides pediatric care for healthy kids, kids with acute conditions, and kids with chronic illnesses. 

The kid-friendly staff works to make your children as comfortable as possible at each visit to the doctor. They can also answer all of your questions regarding your child’s health and development. 

How is pediatric care different from adult care?

Smaller bodies, like those of babies and children, function differently than fully developed adult bodies. Pediatricians acknowledge these differences and make the necessary changes to care plans according to your child’s age. 

One key difference between pediatric care and adult care is kids can’t legally make their own medical decisions. Your child’s pediatrician at Clarksburg Urgent Care must consult with you or another legal guardian to get informed consent for various treatments and procedures instead of just the child themselves.

Additionally, pediatricians manage congenital defects that children have from birth and ensure that children are growing normally. Since adults are fully developed, these aren’t issues they need to address.  

What can pediatricians treat?

Pediatricians have cross-training in many medical disciplines. After all, children are still prone to the same injuries and conditions as adults and often need similar care. Your child’s pediatrician at Clarksburg Urgent Care can diagnose and treat:

• Sprains and strains
• Fractures
• Cold and flu
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Infections
• Diabetes
• Cancers
• Behavioral problems
• Mental health problems 

The team at Clarksburg Urgent Care can also provide your child with routine checkups and all of the vaccinations they need. 

Keeping an eye on your child’s health and practicing preventive care can give you peace of mind about your child’s wellness and catch potential illnesses early. 

To book a pediatric care appointment for your child, call Clarksburg Urgent Care or use the online scheduling tool today.