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Pediatrician vs ER

Visiting the Emergency Room vs. Pediatric Office

With extended hours and weekend availability, our team of pediatricians is available to see your child for common conditions that can be treated in one of our pediatric locations, instead of having to visit the ER. Need advice on what to do for your child?  Rest assured you can call our pediatric center any time—even in the middle of the night—at 845.703.6999. A pediatrician will be there to answer your questions. 

Reasons to go to the Emergency Room:

  • Active Respiratory Distress
  • Abdominal Pain (unable to walk)
  • Loss of Consciousness

Reasons to go to a Pediatric Office:

  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Cold Symptoms
  • Vomiting/Diarrhea
  • Abdominal Pain (able to walk)
  • Urinary Symptoms
  • Eye Discharge
  • Ear Pain
  • Wheezing
  • Constipation