How Can MinuteClinic Support Children’s Health?
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How Can MinuteClinic Support Children’s Health?
As a parent or guardian, you want what's best for your children. You want them to be happy and healthy, and you'll do whatever it takes to make sure that they are. But sometimes, your children can still get sick despite your best efforts. When that happens, you need to know that there’s a place for them to get the care they need when they need it. That's where MinuteClinic comes in.
MinuteClinic is a walk-in clinic that offers a wide range of children's health services for patients 18 months and older, including vaccinations, physicals and treatment for common childhood illnesses. We know how important it is to keep your children healthy, so we offer convenient hours and locations to make it easy for your children to get the care they need.
What pediatric services does MinuteClinic offer?
MinuteClinic offers a variety of services for children 18 months and older, including:
- Vaccinations: We offer a wide range of vaccinations for children, including those required for school and travel. We also offer flu shots.
- Physicals: We offer physicals for sports, camps, college and more. We can also help you get the required documentation that these programs and institutions need for admission.
- Treatment for common childhood illnesses: We treat a variety of common sicknesses, such as strep throat, ear infections and pink eye.
What injury treatments does MinuteClinic offer for children?
Some common childhood injuries that MinuteClinic provides treatment for include:
- Sprains and strains: Bracing, evaluation and education for sprains and strains
- Burns: Minor burn treatment
- Cuts, blisters, abscesses and wounds: Treatment for minor cuts and scrapes
- Insect bites: Treatment for itching and swelling from insect bites
What illnesses are common for children?
There are several illnesses that can afflict children. Some are more common than others. Here are a few of the most common childhood illnesses:
What vaccines do children need?
The vaccines that your child needs to enter school will vary from state to state. To get a clear understanding of the specific vaccines your child will need, it’s best to check with your child’s school or your state health department.
MinuteClinic can provide many of the childhood vaccines that school districts recommend. We can also support a catch-up schedule for children who have fallen behind on their immunizations, and we offer seasonal flu shots.
Do I need insurance for MinuteClinic wellness services?
While MinuteClinic does accept most insurance, it is not required. MinuteClinic provides accessible, affordable health care to anyone who needs it as long they meet the age requirements for their state. You won't need to be covered by an insurance plan to see a provider at our clinics as long as you're eligible. We also accept cash, credit cards or checks* as forms of payment.
*MinuteClinic does not accept checks at our Target locations.
Why should I choose MinuteClinic for my health care needs?
MinuteClinic is here to provide you with convenient, affordable and high-quality health care. We know that your time is valuable, which is why we offer extended hours and welcome walk-in scheduling at all our locations.
No matter what your child's needs are, MinuteClinic is here to help provide best-in-class children's health services. If your child is due for a vaccination or physical, or if they're feeling under the weather, we can provide the care they need to get them back in good health.
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References used as sources for this page:
- Common Childhood Illnesses
via Johns Hopkins Medicine. (Accessed April 18, 2022) - Vaccines Required for School and Child Care via CDC. (Accessed May 27, 2022)