
09/27/2025
It can be tough for parents to know when their child needs emergency care. This article provides helpful advice from a doctor on how to decide if your child needs to go to the emergency room, an urgent care, or their primary care doctor. For fast, reliable care for your child's minor illnesses and injuries, trust CareCentral Urgent Care.
Unsure if your child needs the emergency department, urgent care or a checkup? William Lennarz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, shares how parents can decide.