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When giving your child medicine athome, be sure you know the right dose.

Is there such a thing as parenting too much? Lately, I’ve come to believe that there is; and mostly because I’ll drive myself crazy if I don’t put a stop to it once in a while.

Flu season has arrived early, and we are seeing increasing numbers of children with the flu. Click here for information on what you must know.

With Thanksgiving upon us, it’s hard not to be grateful for the little loves in our lives. Just when you think you’re at your breaking point as a parent, remember that perspective is everything.

There is a lot of misinformation among the public about infections and antibiotics. At After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care, we are focused on antibiotic stewardship. Our goal is to teach families to use antibiotics wisely to help maximize effectiveness as well as decrease complications related to indiscriminate antibiotic use.

With flu season quickly approaching, flu myths can circulate as quickly as the virus itself. 

A cut or laceration penetrates the skin, which is about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Cuts that gape with or without movement may need closure to prevent scarring.

Here are some indicators that your child’s cut may be infected. If you notice any of these signs, you should see your child’s doctor immediately:

Your child may need a tetanus shot update if he or she gets a cut or open wound. Check your child’s vaccination records to know when he or she last received a tetanus shot and follow these guidelines:

Kids love to play. Between playgrounds, sports fields and the ins and outs of everyday activities, bumps, cuts and scrapes can happen. Every once in a while, medical attention is needed. Here are some common questions we get from parents about cuts, scrapes and scratches.

When my son was young, I would often receive hand-me-downs from friends with older boys, and many times, shoes filled the bags.

When giving your child medicine athome, be sure you know the right dose.

When giving your child medicine athome, be sure you know the right dose.

When giving your child medicine athome, be sure you know the right dose.

The antibody test detects whether a patient has any evidence of a previous COVID-19 infection. The test consists of obtaining a blood draw from the patient and then testing the blood to determine its antibody response to the infection.

The first day of preschool can be an exciting and emotional time for both parents and children. There are things you can do to make the transition go smoothly. We asked preschool teachers for their best advice to help parents prepare their children – and themselves – for the first day of preschool.

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about flu season. Many health-care providers begin offering the flu shot as early as August. It may seem like flu season just ended, and that’s because last year’s flu season peaked late - in March vs. the typical December/January peak. In 2018, we even saw flu cases as late as early May.

When giving your child medicine at home, be sure you know the right dose.

With measles outbreaks happening in our region, parents are wondering what they can do to better protect their children from contracting this infectious disease. Here's what you need to know.

It seems that life is busier than ever: scheduling in phone calls while driving in the car; feeling relieved that I have a box of mac n’ cheese stocked in the pantry for dinner; working at night after putting the kids down so I’m not overwhelmed the next day…and the list goes on.

It can be very difficult to distinguish allergies from a viral cold, as both can cause coughing, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, headaches and even red teary eyes.

Asthma is a chronic disease of both children and adults that can start at any point in a person's life.

We always hope to do our best to protect our children from heartache. Read more on our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

The good news for this year's flu season is it’s much milder than last year. That’s because the predominant Flu A strain is H1N1, as opposed to last year's H3N2, which is notorious for being more severe.

“Perspective is everything” isn’t just a cliched expression. It’s our natural inclination to complain when things don’t go the easiest way for us. Enjoy our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

According to the CDC, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages. In older children and adults, it causes mostly upper respiratory symptoms, but it can cause a serious infection in the lungs among infants and adults with serious underlying medical problems.

What better New Year’s resolution than to help prepare your child to be healthy in the New Year! Here are some important factors:

Fever is the body’s natural immune system response to infection. Perhaps its goal is to raise the temperature of the body to create an environment that’s inhospitable to unwanted visitors.

Coronavirus is not a new virus; however, the current strain is new, called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Coronavirus was originally thought to be an animal-to-animal transmitted virus, but it is now transmitted between humans via infected secretions, such as respiratory and nasal.

When you’re in a situation where your child needs urgent care, it can be hard to remember what’s important to bring with you to your urgent care visit. Here is a list of items to help your visit to After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care go as smoothly as possible.

Find our list for 24 hour pharmacies and pharmacies open late in the Tampa Bay, Oakland Park, and Lake Worth regions.

Learn more about why and when to call your primary care physician, visit the nearest urgent care center, or head straight to the ER.

Learn more about why and when to call your primary care physician, visit the nearest urgent care center, or head straight to the ER.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our South Tampa center, serving South Tampa, MacDill, Palma Ceia, Westshore, Seminole Heights, Hyde Park and more.

Learn more about why and when to call your primary care physician, visit the nearest urgent care center, or head straight to the ER.

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria and viruses that get into the food we eat or the liquids we drink. We can't taste, smell or see these germs. When germs that cause food poisoning get into our systems, they can release toxins - poisons that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria and viruses that get into the food we eat or the liquids we drink. We can't taste, smell or see these germs. When germs that cause food poisoning get into our systems, they can release toxins - poisons that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Posture can have positive effects on your immune system, and tension caused by poor posture can lead to pain and chronic conditions.

COVID-19 brings about a lot of questions. Learn about what testing options are available, what test results mean and other frequently asked questions here!

There are many questions about when vaccines will be available for children. Here is what we know as of July 2021.

The CDC has announced increased activity of respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. Here is what parents and caregivers should know.

Care just got even more convenient with 24/7/365 Virtual Care services available for patients, newborn through age 21.

Pediatric Virtual Care now offered for your family. You can connect with clinicians from the comfort of your home or wherever is convenient. 

Asthma is at the top of this list of illnesses that are prevalent in children. Click here to see what parents should know.

There are different types of tests available for COVID-19. The following identifies the testing options available.

After Hours Pediatrics urgent care is open late every day. We have multiple convenient locations serving Tampa Bay & South Florida. No appointment necessary. Stop in today!

Fever is one of the most common reasons why families bring their children for urgent medical evaluation. It is important to remember that fever is a symptom of an infection, and that complications caused by an infection are not caused by the fever itself.

We offer Rapid COVID-19 testing for kids. To help answer questions related to these tests visit our site. Click to find out more about these tests.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, screen time for most children has increased. Click here for some tips on how to have your child less plugged in.

To help reduce anxiety that you and/or your child may be feeling, here are four things you should know before having your child tested.

Resources for parents and children to navigate COVID-19 and going back to school.

Sneak peek of how we start our shift by cleaning the site before we see patients.

How to teach your kids how to wash their hands properly to prevent the spread of germs.

We offer COVID-19 testing and antibody testing. To help answer questions related to these tests visit our site. Click to find out more about these tests.

Click here to see our commitment to your safety in action from cleaning and disinfecting, to staff and providers in masks, and a new screening process.

Visit this page to learn more about coronavirus related to kids, our screening process, and how we are taking extra precautions to ensure your health and safety.

Isn’t it amazing how you can identify your little ones’ personalities from such a young age? Enjoy our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

Our annual Holiday Card Drawing Contest is back! If your child is between ages 5 and 12, and lovesto draw, they could create After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care’s holiday greeting card this year! This year’s theme is: “Holiday Time in Florida!”

Raising kids is HARD. It’s exhausting and frustrating and overwhelming. There are of course challenges that come with every age and stage, from terrible twos to teens breaking curfews. Read more on our MomSense blog.

We want our children to experience the best in life, to fit in, to succeed. We want our children to know joy. Enjoy our MomSense blog.

They’re a rite of passage for toddlers. And for parents. Read more on our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

If I didn’t know any better, I’d think I should file an insurance claim because either a tornado or a robber has ripped through my home. Visit our MomSense blog for more.

Why does it sometimes seem so impossible to escape the cesspool of germs that comes along with children?! Enjoy our MomSense blog.

Sometimes the smallest parenting successes can seem like major victories. Enjoy our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

“Everything is relative”, they always say. And this rings truer with raising my children than with anything else in my life. Read more here!

Sometimes I say to myself, “What is wrong with me? Why are my kids the only ones acting this way?” The tantrums, the talking back, the everyday stuff. Enjoy our MomSense blog.

Like all things that come with parenting, teaching kids responsibility requires consistency; and as all parents know, consistency is exhausting! Read more on our MomSense blog.

It’s become a little joke in my house. Whenever I see sunny, blue skies outside, I exclaim to my husband, “What a Day!” Read more on our MomSense blog.

Flu symptoms can vary widely. Some people describe their symptoms as a cold, while others feel like they have been hit by a truck.

Follow these seven important points about proper medical care and flu prevention practices for children in flu season. Read more!

What you need to know about the flu in kids: the flu vaccine, flu symptoms, and treatment options for children. Read more!

What is it with kids bringing home sand from school? I dump out literally pounds of sand from my daughter’s shoes at the end of each school day. Enjoy our MomSense blog.

Many parents scramble during summertime to arrange for child care and activities to stimulate their children through the summer months, when academics take a back seat to mindless play.

What causes allergies? Are we born with allergies, or do we develop them as we grow? These questions and more answered here!

ACLS, BLS & PALS courses available through Jersey College of Nursing. ACLS & PALS recertifications available. Enroll today!

Pay your bill for After Hours Pediatrics urgent care. After Hours Pediatrics is an urgent care for children serving Tampa Bay and South Florida.

Find information on pediatric concerns and treatments on our resources page. After Hours Pediatrics is open late every day. Stop in today!

Want to know more about pediatric care or After Hours Pediatrics? Check out our FAQ page here! Contact us for additional information.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations near Tampa and South Florida. Find your nearest pediatric urgent care location!

Our pediatric walk-in services include x-rays, laboratory testing, and more. Our board-certified pediatric care specialists provide only the highest quality care. Stop in today!

After Hours Pediatrics accepts most major insurances. Take a look at the list below, or call your nearest location to verify your insurance.

Our board-certified pediatric care specialists provide only the highest quality urgent care for your family. Learn more about After Hours Pediatrics here!

Contact our team for information about our services, hours, locations, and more. Visit now for pediatric walk-in care - no appointment necessary!

I’ve written before about kids saying the darndest things, which got me thinking: where do those little words come from?  Kids are sponges, and they’re ALWAYS listening!

The best I can do is to do my best to balance my children’s desires with my life’s expectations. Read more on our MomSense blog.

Our annual Holiday Card Drawing Contest is back! If your child is between ages 5 and 12, and lovesto draw, they could create After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care’s holiday greeting card this year! This year’s theme is: “Holiday in Florida!”

Extreme heat can cause children to become sick from dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here is what you need to know to protect your children from the potential health effects of extreme heat.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in South Florida and the Tampa Bay Area including our Oakland Park center, serving Oakland Park, Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Margate, Plantation, Pompano Beach and more.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in South Florida and the Tampa Bay Area including our Lake Worth center, serving Lake Worth, Wellington, Boynton Beach, Loxahatchee, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and more!

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our New Port Richey center, serving New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Trinity, Odessa, Spring Hill and more.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our Palm Harbor center, serving Palm Harbor, Clearwater, St. Pete, Largo, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Westchase and more.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our Brandon center, serving Brandon, Valrico, Seffner, Dover, Riverview, Lithia and more.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our South Tampa center, serving South Tampa, MacDill, Palma Ceia, Westshore, Seminole Heights, Hyde Park and more.

After Hours Pediatrics has multiple convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Area and South Florida including our North Tampa center, serving North and New Tampa, Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills and more.

Our annual Holiday Card Drawing Contest is back! If your child is between ages 5 and 12, and lovesto draw, they could create After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care’s holiday greeting card this year! This year’s theme is: “Holiday Time in Florida!”

Children's immune systems are much more vulnerable, and they can contract measles from anyone who is carrying the illness. Learn More!

The weeknight hours between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. can feel longer than an entire work day. Visit our MomSense blog for more.

Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to begin preparing to send our kids back to school. As you’re buying supplies and school clothes, it’s also important to prepare your child for a healthy school year.

On average, elementary school children get eight to 12 colds or cases of the flu each school year, according to the CDC. Here's how you can protect your child from the 'back-to-school plague'.

Norovirus, like other viruses that cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, is very contagious to both children and adults. Very small children should be kept away from others with those symptoms.

As we move into the warmer summer months, we face the increased threat of ticks and the diseases they carry. Here are 9 tips to keep your child tick-free.

The emotional rollercoaster of being a parent is difficult to avoid...Visit our MomSense blog. Relatable and humorous, it's written by a real parent like you.

One of my absolute favorite parts of the toddler and elementary school phase is the level of excitement my children get from the simplest things. Enjoy our MomSense blog.

Children who are ill should stay home from daycare and school until they've had no fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.

Hay fever is no fun for parents or children. Here are 16 tips for parents to help keep your child's seasonal allergies in check.

A major advantage of living in Florida is being able to enjoy the summer-like weather all year around. With summer weather comes summer health risks. Here are some summer safety tips for kids and parents.

Sinusitis means infection and inflammation of the sinus cavities. The infections can be viral or bacterial and often follow colds or attacks of allergies. Read more!

As we move into the fall season, we will inevitably see an increase in respiratory illnesses in children. Here's how to protect your child from URIs.

After a severe storm or hurricane, there are common pediatric complaints seen in emergency departments as a result of the weather. Here's how to identify and treat them.

Carrying too much weight in a backpack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to unnecessary pain and strain for your child. Here are some more backpack safety tips for kids!

When our children have fever or pain, we naturally want to make them feel better. Tender loving care can go a long way, but sometimes we need a little help from medications.

The threat of Zika has been dominating the headlines, and it’s important to know the facts so you can protect yourself and your family.

There are emotions that are first experienced when you become a parent. Unconditional love is the main one that comes to mind.  

We must teach our children to be grateful for each of their blessings; to not feel entitled to everything they may want, but rather to be grateful for what they’ve earned. Enjoy our MomSense blog.

One of the most exhausting things about parenting is consistency, namely repeatedly saying “No.” Enjoy our MomSense blog.

After Hours Pediatrics urgent care is open late every day. We have multiple convenient locations serving Tampa Bay & South Florida. No appointment necessary. Stop in today!