If you are experiencing a problem with your infant and you can't reach your pediatrician's office, don't hesitate to find an infant care clinic. There are many problems that can arise that could be dangerous or fatal if left until morning.

It's important to never give your infant medication unless directed by their pediatrician, like one from Northeast Wyoming Pediatric Associates Pc. Find a local infant care clinic that specializes in infant illness, emergencies and diseases. Here are a few instances when you don't want to wait until morning to have your child seen.

Allergic Reactions and Rashes

If you notice any abnormal swelling or rashes and difficulty breathing or irritation, don't wait until morning to have your infant checked out. They could have ingested something that they were allergic to, or they could have been bitten by an insect and in danger. Don't take the risk and find out what is bothering your infant so you don't continue to expose them to the irritant or put them in further damage.

Fever

If the infant is under 3 months old and the temperature is over 100 degrees, the infant needs immediate care. The temperature that's permitted without emergency treatment will raise as the infant gets older, but you never want to take a risk. If you feel the fever is a problem and you're worried, get the baby looked at.

Difficulty Breathing

If the child is having any respiratory struggles, they need to be seen. They could need a breathing treatment, an inhaler or potentially a medical procedure to help the infant breathe properly. If there is something lodged in their airway, it needs treatment.

Head Trauma

Any time you think the infant may have hit their head or that they could have skeletal damage, you need to call an EMS. You don't want to risk harming the infant if you have time to wait for the EMS to get there, especially if you think there is any neck or other damage.

These are just a few of the different occasions when you need to take your child to the emergency care center, and you can't wait until the morning to see what's going on. Ask your pediatricians office if they have a triage number that you can call whenever you have questions or emergency situations. You can also call the clinic to see if they think you need to bring the infant in to be treated right away. 

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