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Pediatric Urgent Care in Buffalo Grove and Lake Zurich
Kids urgent care
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Vitality Urgent Care provides pediatric urgent care for infants, children, and teens. Both our Buffalo Grove and Lake Zurich clinics see kids every day of the year. No appointment is needed. Walk in any time we are open, or check in online. Most kids are examined, tested, and treated in one visit.
Parents also call it kids urgent care, children’s urgent care, or a pediatric walk-in clinic. It is the same visit here. A provider sees your child today, tests on site, and sends you home with a plan.
| Pediatric Urgent Care at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Where | Buffalo Grove and Lake Zurich, kids seen at both clinics |
| Hours | Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Open today | Yes. We are open every day of the year, including weekends and holidays |
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, children, and teens |
| Appointment | Not needed. Walk in, or check in online to hold your spot |
| Referral | Not needed |
| On site | Rapid PCR tests for strep, flu, RSV, and COVID, digital X-ray, lab, IV hydration |
| Results | Rapid test results during the visit, X-rays reviewed before you leave |
| Parent stays | Yes, a parent stays with the child for the exam and the X-ray |
| Insurance | Most major plans, Medicare, and Illinois Medicaid, self-pay prices posted |
When to Bring Your Child In
Bring your child in when they need care today and it is not an emergency. Common reasons parents walk in:
- Fever that will not come down, or fever in a child who seems unusually sleepy
- Sore throat, especially with fever or no cough, which often means strep
- Ear pain, ear pulling, or drainage from the ear
- Cough, wheezing, or a cold that is getting worse instead of better
- Vomiting or diarrhea, and you are worried about dehydration
- A rash that is spreading, or hives
- A cut that may need stitches or skin glue
- A fall, a twisted ankle, or a limb your child will not use
- Pink eye, or an eye that is red and crusted shut
Call 911 if your child is struggling to breathe or will not wake up. Do the same for a seizure, or a stiff neck with fever.
Fever in Children, What the Numbers Mean
A fever is a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fever itself is not dangerous in most healthy children. How your child looks and acts matters more than the number on the thermometer.
- Under 3 months: any fever of 100.4 F or higher needs to be seen today
- 3 to 36 months: fever over 100.4 F, or any fever lasting more than 2 days
- Any age: fever with a rash, stiff neck, or trouble breathing
- Any age: a child with fever who will not drink
- Any age: a child who is unusually drowsy, limp, or hard to wake
- Any age: Parent concern about child well being
Walk in and a provider will examine your child. We test for the causes that need treatment.
Rapid Tests While You Wait
Our on-site RT-PCR laboratory returns results during your visit, not in a day or two. A child with a sore throat leaves knowing whether it is strep. You also leave knowing whether antibiotics are needed.
We test for strep, flu A and B, RSV, and COVID. A full respiratory panel also covers adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza, mycoplasma, and whooping cough. The CDC notes that most sore throats in children are viral and need no antibiotics. That is exactly why we test before we treat.
Illnesses We Treat in Children
| Throat, ear, and chest | Stomach and skin | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Sore throat and strep throat | Stomach pain and nausea | Urinary tract infections |
| Ear infections and ear pain | Vomiting and diarrhea | Seasonal allergies |
| Coughs, colds, and flu | Rashes, hives, and eczema | Headaches |
| Sinus infections | Poison ivy | Mild dehydration |
| Asthma flares and wheezing | Skin infections | Pink eye |
Injuries We Treat in Children
| Cuts and wounds | Bones and joints | Everyday mishaps |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts needing stitches or skin glue | Sprains and strains | Minor burns |
| Scrapes and abrasions | Possible broken bones, X-ray on site | Splinters and foreign bodies |
| Bruises and soft tissue injuries | Sports injuries | Insect bites and stings |
| Nail and finger injuries | Falls without loss of consciousness | Splinting, boots, and braces |
X-Rays for Children
Both clinics have digital X-ray on site. An X-ray technologist is here every hour we are open. There is no need to call ahead. We use a low dose protocol for children, focused only on the area being checked. A parent stays in the room. Your provider reviews the images with you before you leave. A board-certified radiologist over-reads every X-ray, usually within 2 to 4 hours.
What Happens During Your Visit
- Check in. Walk in, or check in online from home and come when it is your turn.
- See a provider. A board-certified nurse practitioner examines your child and orders any tests or X-rays.
- Test here. Rapid results come back during the visit.
- Leave with a plan. Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, splints fitted, and school or daycare notes printed.
Why Parents Choose Vitality
- Independent, not a hospital. No facility fees, ever. One visit, one bill.
- Open 365 days a year. Evenings, weekends, and holidays, when the pediatrician’s office is closed.
- Everything in one stop. Rapid tests, X-ray, lab, and treatment on site, so most families are not sent somewhere else.
- Care in your language. Our team speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish.
- Trusted since 2014. Rated 4.9 stars by more than 2,000 Google reviewers.
Urgent Care or the Pediatrician
| Come to Vitality | Call your pediatrician | Call 911 or go to the ER |
|---|---|---|
| Fever, sore throat, or ear pain today | Well-child checkups and vaccines | Trouble breathing |
| A cut that may need stitches | Ongoing medication management | A child who will not wake up |
| A possible broken bone | Chronic condition follow-up | Seizure or stiff neck with fever |
| Evenings, weekends, and holidays | Growth and development questions | Severe allergic reaction |
Cost and Insurance
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, and Illinois Medicaid plans. We bill your plan directly. Without insurance, a basic visit is $119, with rapid tests at $10 each. There are no facility fees. See every price on our price menu.
Where to Find Us
| Buffalo Grove | Lake Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 56 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | 480 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, across from Target |
| Phone | 224.601.5001 | 847.350.1291 |
| Hours | Mon to Fri 8 AM to 8 PM, Sat and Sun 8 AM to 4 PM | Mon to Fri 8 AM to 8 PM, Sat and Sun 8 AM to 4 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Kids Urgent Care
Do I need an appointment for pediatric urgent care?
No appointment is needed. Walk in any time we are open, 365 days a year, or check in online to hold your place in line before you arrive.
Are you open now?
If it is between 8 AM and 8 PM on a weekday, or 8 AM and 4 PM on a weekend, we are open now. We are open every day of the year, including holidays.
What age children do you see?
We see children of every age, from newborns through teenagers. Infants under 3 months with a fever of 100.4 F or higher should be seen the same day, so walk in or call us first.
Can urgent care test my child for strep?
Yes. Our on-site RT-PCR lab runs rapid strep tests with results during your visit, so you leave knowing whether your child needs antibiotics. We also test for flu, RSV, and COVID.
Can you X-ray a child for a possible broken bone?
Yes. Both clinics have digital X-ray on site with a low dose protocol for children. A parent stays in the room, and your provider reviews the images with you before you leave.
Do you put in stitches for children?
Yes. We close cuts with stitches or skin glue, depending on the wound. We also handle splinters, minor burns, and foreign body removal.
Should I go to urgent care or the emergency room for my child?
Come to us for fevers, sore throats, ear pain, rashes, cuts, and possible broken bones. Call 911 for trouble breathing, a child who will not wake up, a seizure, or a stiff neck with fever.
Will you send a note for school or daycare?
Yes. We print school, daycare, and sports notes during the visit, and we can send prescriptions to your pharmacy before you leave.
Do you take my child's insurance?
We accept most major plans, Medicare, and Illinois Medicaid, and we bill your plan directly. Without insurance a basic visit is $119, with no facility fees.
Can you treat my child's asthma flare?
Yes. We treat wheezing and asthma flares with nebulizer treatments on site, and we can start or adjust medication and refer to a specialist when needed.
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