AFC Urgent Care Denver clinics allow prompt access to a board-certified doctor or advanced practice provider (NP or PA) who is trained to see kids. Our primary-care or ER-trained providers are available on-site, 7 days a week. We’re happy to schedule an appointment to fit your schedule, but are happy to provide immediate care to those who walk in.
Colds and Flu: Does your child have a cold or the flu? AFC Urgent Care Denver providers are experienced in diagnosing these common illnesses in kids. There are rapid flu tests on-site that we can run. Symptoms of a cold vs flu include:
Colds:
- Cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose
- Ear pain
- Slight fever
- Loss of appetite
Flu:
- Cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose
- Ear pain
- Moderate to high fever
- Body aches and chills
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (sometimes)
Is it a Cold, Flu, or an Ear Infection? Unfortunately, symptoms of an ear infection are very similar to traditional colds. Thus, a quick examination by a doctor is your child’s best bet for quick and effective treatment. Here are some common symptoms to look for to identify if your child has an ear infection.
- Difficulty hearing
- Drainage from the ear
- Irritability/crying
- Pulling at ears
- Fever
- Poor sleep
- Decreased appetite
What about Sore Throats? At AFC Urgent Care Denver, our board-certified doctors/APPs can provide a quick exam to determine whether your child has Strep Throat and run a quick lab test on-site. Some symptoms of strep throat include:
- Severely Sore Throat
- Fever
- Chills
- Loss of Appetite
- Nausea
- Swollen lymph nodes on neck
- Lack of a significant cough
- Somachache (young kids)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment: At AFC Urgent Care Denver, we can run lab-tests to check if you or your child has a UTI. Symptoms of a UTI include:
- Urge to urinate frequently, often in small amounts
- Burning urination
- Dark or bloody urine
- Urine with strong odor
- Lower abdominal pain
- Flank or back pain (kidney infection)
- Fever, chills (usually with kidney infection)
- Other possible symptoms include bloating, vaginal discharge
Stomach Flu: We at AFC Urgent Care Denver can diagnose your child with a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders. Symptoms of stomach flu include:
- Fever/chills
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of an appetite
Physicals: Our board-certified doctors/APPs offer quick, physical examinations for your child without needing an appointment. Get advice on healthy habits and preventative services.