As a parent, you are always on high alert when it comes to your child’s health—maybe more so this year than ever before. This winter, you may be wondering, what can be expected for flu season amid COVID-19?
“The short answer is, we don’t know exactly what to expect,” says Lisa Ziemnik, MD, division chief urgent care and Kids Express at Dayton Children’s Hospital. “What we do know is that all of the same measures we have been taking to prevent COVID-19, such as good hand washing, mask wearing and social distancing, are also measures that prevent the flu and other infectious diseases.”
If your child does get sick this winter and you can’t get into your pediatrician, what should you do?
Luckily, West Chester and Mason are the home to the only pediatric-focused retail clinics in the state of Ohio—Dayton Children’s Kids Express. Along with the convenience that comes with a retail health clinic, Kids Express offers online scheduling and the comfort of knowing your child will be seen by a pediatric-trained nurse practitioner in a clean, safe and friendly environment.
“We know that parents are busy and need options,” says Dr. Ziemnik. “We also know that when their child gets sick, many times they already have a pretty good idea what is wrong. We wanted to give them an option for care that they can trust is kid-focused but is also easy and fast.”
Kids Express focuses on caring for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years with everyday conditions such as:
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Colds
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COVID-19 concerns (video visit recommended)
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Flu
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Flu shot
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Sore/strep throats
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Sinus infection
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Ear infections
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Minor cuts and bruises (no stitches)
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Pink eye
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Rashes
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Urinary tract infections
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Vomiting, diarrhea
Learn more and save your spot at ChildrensDayton.org/kids-express-info
Kid-friendly
Pediatric focused
While there are a lot of retail clinics for adults, Kids Express is the only one in Ohio with care that is focused on the unique needs of infants, kids and teens. Their pediatric nurse practitioners can see kids age 6 weeks to 18 years.
Virtual visits
Never leave home
From COVID concerns to rashes and pink eye, Kids Express can see children virtually for many conditions so you never have to leave the house. If you do need to be seen in person, they will hold a spot for you at one of their locations for no additional charge.
Save your spot
Skip the wait
Before coming to Kids Express, view wait times and save your spot online. When you arrive for an in-person visit, register from your car and be called in when it is time for your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome but those with a saved spot will be seen first.
