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Sick Child Care
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Sick Child Care
Throughout the early years of your child’s development, illnesses can suddenly and unexpectedly appear. At APC Pediatrics in Bradenton, FL, your children are very important to us and we will always work our hardest to try to accommodate same-day appointments for your sick child.
Children's Illness
Non-Emergency Care Vs. Emergency Care
Non-Emergency Illnesses
If your child is suffering from any of the following conditions, please contact us as soon as possible to schedule an appointment:
-Flu
-Ear Aches
-Sore Throats
-Diarrhea
-Nausea
-Fevers
-Allergic Reactions
-Chest or Sinus Congestion
-Cold
-Loss of Appetite
-And other illnesses
Illnesses Requiring Emergency Care
Please IMMEDIATELY seek emergency medical attention for your child if he/she:
-Is the baby less than 90 days old and has a fever of 100.3 or higher
-Has had a head trauma or any loss of consciousness
-Has ingested poison
-Has had a seizure
-Is severely bleeding
-Has a broken bone
-Has been severely burned
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Dosing Chart
Our website is meant to provide reliable information consistent with the standard of care at the time of publication. It is not designed to be all inclusive nor is it intended to substitute for the individual advice and decision-making provided by your pediatrician. APC Pediatrics takes no responsibility for the all inclusive accuracy and content of these pages or that of links from these pages.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart
May give acetaminophen dose every 4 - 8 hours: No more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) Dosing Chart
May give ibuprofen dose every 6 - 8 hours (FOR BABIES 6 MONTHS and ABOVE ONLY)
Benadryl Dosing Chart
DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Brand Name: Benadryl)
For infants 6 months or older only**
Benadryl is an antihistamine, so it can be used for allergic reactions and allergies. It can be given every 6 hours. Benadryl comes in Children’s liquid suspension, Children’s Chewable tablets, Children’s Meltaway strips or adult tablets.
**DO NOT give benadryl to a child younger than 2 years unless advised by your physician
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