Updates

Holiday Hours

Posted by Spring Creek Pediatrics on 11-27-2019 15:33:32 UTC

Holiday hours posted in our News section!

Holiday Hours

Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. 

Friday, November 29th: Walk-ins from 8:30-9:00 am, call for appointments after 9:00 am. We will close early because this is usually not a busy day. 

Tuesday, December 24th: Walk-ins from 8:30-9:00 am, call for appointments after 9:00 am. We will close early because this is usually not a busy day. 

Closed Christmas Day. Normal hours for the remainder of Christmas week. 

Tuesday, December 31st: Walk-ins from 8:30-9:00 am, call for appointments after 9:00 am. We will close early because this is usually not a busy day. 

Closed New Years Day. Normal hours for the remainder of New Years week. 

A provider is always available through our answering service after hours if you have any concerns. 

And please remember that with one provider seeing patients on Saturdays, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please call if you need a sick or urgent appointment on Saturday mornings when the phones are turned on at 8:30 am.

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COVID and FEVER

This most recent COVID surge has been associated with higher fevers in some cases. We offer the following advice about fever.

1. Fever is a reflection of the immune system doing it's job.

2. Fevers of 103-104 are not uncommon in viral illnesses. In some cases, fever can be as high as 105 or 106.

3. Your body will not let a fever go high enough to cause any permanent damage.

4. You do not have to treat every fever. If your child is comfortable, drinking, and playing, it's acceptable to not give fever medications. If your child has a history of seizures with fevers, we do recommend treating regularly.

5. A lukewarm bath can help bring a fever down.

6. Treating a fever doesn't guarantee that the temperature will return to normal. However, you should verify that you are giving the correct dose based on your child's weight. Commonly parents undermedicate their children when it comes to fever.

7. If you are alternating an acetaminophen product with an ibuprofen product, wait 3-4 hrs between doses.

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