Can urgent care help if my child has an allergic reaction or hives?
Quick Answer
Yes. Prime Time Pediatrics’ walk-in urgent care treats most mild to moderate allergic reactions and hives in children, from newborns through teens. Our pediatric specialists can quickly assess your child, give antihistamines, steroids, or an epinephrine shot if needed, and monitor breathing—all without the long ER wait.
Detailed Answer
Sudden onset of welts/hives can be scary, but most episodes of hives or mild allergic reaction are safely handled in a pediatric urgent care setting. At Prime Time Pediatrics—the only kids urgent care near Athens and Oconee—our board-certified pediatricians evaluate the rash, check vital signs, and evaluate for more serious conditions like anaphylaxis within minutes. We offer on-site rapid treatments such as antihistamines, oral steroids, epinephrine, and breathing treatments.
Because we are a dedicated pediatric walk in clinic, our team is trained to recognize warning signs that might require a child to go straight to the emergency room (for example, throat tightness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, repeated vomiting, altered mental status or fainting). If your child has already used an EpiPen, call 911 first and go to the ER for further evaluation and management.
No appointment is needed; simply walk in or register online through Fast Pass to reduce your wait time. We are open Monday–Saturday with evening hours (on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), accept most major insurance plans, and offer pay at time of service discounts. If your child wakes up covered in itchy bumps or breaks out after dinner, our pediatric urgent care center near you is ready to help.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. For diagnosis or treatment of a specific condition, please visit Prime Time Pediatrics or consult another qualified healthcare professional.
