Urgent Care Center of Westmont sees children and teens on a walk-in basis in Westmont, IL, 7 days a week. We treat fevers, ear pain, sore throats, coughs, rashes, sprains and small cuts, and we do school and sports physicals. Come in when your pediatrician's office is closed or booked.
Urgent care is a good fit when a child is sick or hurt but breathing comfortably, alert and drinking fluids.
The AAP says to call your child's doctor if a fever lasts more than 24 hours in a child under 2, or more than 3 days in a child 2 or older.
We can test for flu, strep, COVID-19 and RSV when a result will guide care.
X-ray for a possible broken bone is available only at our Cass Ave clinic.
What we treat in kids and teens
Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, cares for children with the same problems that send families to the pediatrician on a bad day. Our team is led by board-certified physicians. Start with our pediatric urgent care page or the kids urgent visit page, or find your child's problem below.
Common reasons kids visit our Westmont, IL clinics
The American Academy of Pediatrics explains that urgent care is a good option for illnesses and injuries that aren't life-threatening but can't wait a few days. Your pediatrician is still the home base for checkups, vaccines and long-term care.
Where to take your child
Your child's situation
Where to go
Sick or hurt today, but alert, breathing comfortably and drinking
Urgent care, or the pediatrician if they can see you today
Ear pain, sore throat, flu symptoms, a sprain or a cut that needs stitches
Urgent care
Well-child checkups, growth and development questions
Your pediatrician
Asthma, ADHD or other ongoing care
Your pediatrician
Any warning sign listed at the bottom of this page
Check inWalk in or book a visit online. Bring your ID, your child's insurance card and a list of any medicines given today, with times.
Talk with usWe ask about symptoms, how your child is eating, drinking and peeing, vaccines and allergies. Older kids can answer for themselves.
Vital signs and examWe check temperature, heart rate, breathing and oxygen level, then examine your child while you stay close.
Testing if it will helpA quick swab for flu, strep, COVID-19 or RSV, a urine test or an X-ray at our Cass Ave clinic.
Care planWe explain what we found in plain words, recommend treatment, and tell you what to watch for at home. We can share visit notes with your pediatrician when you ask.
Fever: when to worry and when to wait
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Fever is the body's normal way of fighting infection, and many children run high fevers with mild viral illnesses. How your child acts often matters more than the number on the thermometer.
The AAP says to call your child's doctor if a fever lasts more than 24 hours in a child younger than 2, or more than 3 days in a child 2 or older, or if your child still acts sick after the fever comes down. Those are good reasons to come in.
Give fever medicine only by your child's weight and the label. Ask us if you are unsure of the dose.
Offer fluids often. Small sips count.
Dress your child in light clothes. Don't bundle a child who has chills.
Keep your child home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medicine.
Tell your child the truth in simple words: "The doctor will look in your ears and listen to your heart."
Bring a favorite toy, blanket or tablet with headphones.
Let your child sit on your lap for the exam when possible.
Praise them after each step, even small ones.
For a throat swab, practice opening wide and saying "ahh" at home.
Need a note for school or daycare? Ask before you leave, and we'll give you one for the visit.
Kids' illness season in Westmont, IL
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Children's illnesses follow the school calendar. Strep throat and colds rise once school starts in the fall. Flu, RSV and stomach bugs climb through winter; the Illinois Department of Public Health notes flu epidemics happen almost every winter. Spring and summer bring sports injuries, poison ivy and bug bites, and late summer brings a rush of school and sports physicals.
A yearly flu vaccine is one of the simplest ways to protect your family. See our immunizations page and call ahead to confirm we have the vaccine you need.
Common questions
Can urgent care treat my child's ear infection?
Yes. Ear pain is one of the most common reasons children need urgent care. A clinician looks in the ear, checks for fever and explains whether it looks like an infection. Not every ear infection needs an antibiotic, and we explain the options, including pain relief and watchful waiting when that fits.
Should I take my child to urgent care or the ER for a fever?
Most fevers in children can be checked at urgent care if your child is alert, breathing comfortably and drinking fluids. Very young babies with a fever, and children with any warning sign listed at the bottom of this page, need the emergency room. When in doubt, call 911.
Do I need an appointment for my child?
No. Kids and teens are welcome on a walk-in basis at both of our Westmont, IL clinics, 7 days a week. You can book a visit online to reserve a time at our Cass Ave clinic. If your child may need an X-ray, go to Cass Ave, since our Jewel-Osco clinic does not have X-ray.
Will you send records to our pediatrician?
Yes, when you ask. We can share a summary of the visit, test results and the care plan with your child's pediatrician so their records stay complete. Bring the pediatrician's name and office phone number to make this easy. Your pediatrician should stay your child's main doctor for checkups and long-term care.
When can my child go back to school after a fever?
Wait until your child has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine and is feeling well enough to take part in class. Some illnesses, such as strep throat, also need treatment to start first. Our fever return guide walks you through it, and we can give a school note at your visit.
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