Pediatric urgent care for Downers Grove, IL children in flu and RSV season
Downers Grove, IL families can bring a coughing, feverish or injured child to Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 1.8 miles east in Westmont, IL. Our clinicians can test for flu, COVID-19, RSV and strep when a result will guide care, and X-ray is at our Cass Ave clinic.
Ogden Ave or 55th Street: two ways in from Downers Grove, IL
Ogden Ave east: you reach Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave first. It sees coughs, fevers and sore throats and collects lab samples, but has no X-ray. Direct line: (630) 541-6113
55th Street east, then north on Cass Ave: you reach the main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, with on-site X-ray
Metra BNSF: Fairview Avenue is the stop right before Westmont, and the main clinic is a short walk from the Westmont platform
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, keeps the same hours at both clinics: weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM. Parking is free at both. Families in the 60515, 60516 and 60517 ZIP codes are a short drive away.
Cough and fever season for Downers Grove, IL kids
The CDC recommends a flu vaccine every year for everyone 6 months and older. It says children younger than 5, especially those under 2, and children with conditions such as asthma or diabetes are more likely to have serious flu complications. Prescription antiviral medicine can be a safe and effective treatment for children with flu.
Common patterns in children (CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics)
Illness
Signs parents often notice
What can help sort it out
Flu
Fever, body aches and cough, often coming on suddenly
A flu test when the result will guide care
RSV
Runny nose, eating or drinking less, a cough that can turn wheezy; many infants have no fever
An RSV test and a careful breathing check
Strep throat
A sore throat that starts quickly, pain when swallowing, fever, often no cough
The CDC says most children get RSV by age 2. Babies born early and children with long-term lung or heart conditions face extra risk, and the youngest infants face the most. Early signs include a runny nose, eating or drinking less, and a cough that can progress to wheezing. Many infants never run a fever, so do not rely on the thermometer alone.
Our clinicians can listen to your child's breathing, check vital signs, look for signs of dehydration and do RSV testing when it will help. Ask your pediatrician about RSV protection for a newborn; the CDC describes a vaccine given during pregnancy and an antibody given to infants. The breathing warning signs that mean the ER are listed at the bottom of this page.
Hidden Lake weekends: hooks, slips and scrapes
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Hidden Lake is a 390-acre DuPage County forest preserve in Downers Grove, IL, with more than 2 miles of trails, fishing at Round Meadow Lake and Eagle Lake, and paddling on Round Lake. Kids and fishing gear make for a few predictable problems.
A fishhook in a finger: do not cut it or yank it; cover it and bring your child in
A cut from a rock or a reel: HealthyChildren.org advises firm, direct pressure for 5 to 10 minutes without lifting the cloth to peek, then gentle washing with soap and water
A slip on a wet bank: a swollen ankle or wrist may need an X-ray at 29 N Cass Ave
A cut that gapes, or one longer than about half an inch: HealthyChildren.org says it may need stitches
Who can sign your child in, and what the visit costs
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Before a child under 18 is treated, a parent or legal guardian gives consent. If another adult will bring your child, call (630) 324-6825 ahead of time and ask what the clinic needs from you.
We accept most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and CountyCare. Call to confirm your child's plan, and see cost and insurance for the full list. Self-pay visits start at $125, and some tests cost more.
Back to class in Districts 58, 66 and 99
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Many Downers Grove, IL families have children in Districts 58, 66 and 99. The American Academy of Pediatrics says a child with a cough or sore throat and a fever should stay home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine. Check your school's policy, and ask us for a school note at the visit.
Does every child with a fever and cough need a flu test?
No. A test helps most when the result will change treatment, such as for a young child or a child with asthma, whom the CDC counts as higher risk. Our clinician examines your child first and decides whether testing makes sense.
Can you check a baby for RSV?
Yes. We see babies and toddlers, and a clinician can examine your child and test for RSV when it will guide care. For a very young baby with a fever, read the warning list at the bottom of this page before choosing where to go.
When can my child go back to school in Downers Grove, IL after the flu?
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises keeping a child home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine. Your school may add its own rules, so check with the office. We can provide a school note at the visit.
How should I handle a fishhook stuck in my child's skin?
Leave it in place, keep your child still and cover the area loosely. Do not cut the line close to the skin or try to push it through. Bring your child in so a clinician can examine it and decide how to remove it safely.
Is the Jewel-Osco clinic fine for a child with a cough?
Yes. Our clinic inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave sees coughs, fevers and sore throats. If a chest X-ray might be needed, go to 29 N Cass Ave instead, our only clinic with X-ray.
“I’ve never been to a clinic with such speed, accuracy, and professionalism. Will absolutely return next sickness. Thanks team!”
Justin P. · February 2026 · Google★★★★★
“Very friendly, professional, and quick. I have been to this location before with a very good experience which is why I returned. Back again today and I cannot say enough about the amazing staff in the clinic. So friendly, happy, courteous, professional, and just so gosh darn pleasant. I highly recommend UC of Westmont!!”
Joni A. · December 2025 · Google★★★★★
“All staff, starting with the receptionist to the medical assistant to the doctor, were all kind and made me feel welcomed!! Easy to find and parking available”
