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Have your child sit up, lean forward, and gently pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes without checking. If bleeding continues after two full 10-minute cycles (20 minutes total), call Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care at 706-705-4543 and head to our pediatric urgent care for prompt evaluation….

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Dirty cuts, animal bites, or punctures like stepping on a nail can push tetanus-causing bacteria deep under the skin. For children who completed the standard DTaP/Tdap schedule, the CDC recommends a booster (Tdap or Td) if more than five years have passed since the last dose, or immediately if vaccination…

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We often remind parents that the safest way to give a fever reducer is to dose strictly by weight. Use an accurate scale, then check the medication label or dosing chart to confirm that the dosage (usually in mg or mg/mL) is appropriate for your child’s weight. Never guess with…

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Pediatric urgent care can conveniently evaluate most childhood rashes. Parents can also distinguish many childhood rashes by looking for five clues: Location & Shape – Eczema prefers locations where skin rubs together or where the skin experiences friction, like the inner surface of elbows and behind knees. Contact dermatitis stays…

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We check range of motion, safeguard nearby growth plates, and, when an X-ray is advisable, arrange imaging at a partnering radiology center, then call you promptly with results. Most mild or moderate sprains can be treated right in our clinic. We apply kid-sized ACE wraps or waterproof splints, demonstrate the…

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Because RSV and the common cold are both respiratory viruses, the early symptoms look similar: stuffy nose, mild cough, low-grade fever. The clues that point to RSV are how hard your child works to breathe. Watch for: Rapid breathing (more than 60 breaths a minute) Belly or rib muscles pulling…

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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…

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Pediatric urgent care for asthma or wheezing is one of our everyday services at Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care, Athens-Oconee’s only kids-only urgent care clinic. When your child arrives with coughing, chest tightness, or audible wheeze, our board-certified pediatricians quickly measure oxygen levels, listen to the lungs, and rule out…

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Foreign objects—beads, peas, tiny plastic toys—often end up in little ears and noses. Fortunately, as Athens’ only pediatric urgent care center, Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care has the child-sized tools and training to remove most of these surprises right in the clinic, saving you from an expensive emergency-room visit. During…

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Unfortunately, Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care does not participate with Medicaid, Amerigroup, CareSource or Peach State Health Plan at this time….

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Our pediatric urgent care keeps billing simple for uninsured families. A typical walk-in sick visit is often less expensive than what an emergency room charges. Your visit includes the exam with one of our board-certified pediatricians, medical guidance, and a printed plan for home care. If your child needs a…

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Yes! We offer affordable sports and camp physicals for a “payment at time of service” fee of $50.  Please note, we are unable to offer camp and sports physicals for patients with Amerigroup, Caresource, Peach State, or other Georgia Medicaid insurance plans due to restrictions related to those plans. Patients with…

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We participate with most major insurance carriers in the area, but we do not participate with Medicaid, Amerigroup, CareSource or Peach State Health Plan at this time. Please call your insurance company to confirm that your plan is in network with Prime Time Pediatrics. We are also happy to work…

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Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care is Athens-Oconee’s only pediatric urgent care center, so your child will only be treated by experienced pediatric experts. Most other urgent cares utilize non-pediatric providers who have only limited training and experience taking care of sick children. Our practice is staffed by board-certified pediatricians—Dr. David…

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Saving time at Prime Time Pediatrics, Athens-Oconee’s only kid-friendly pediatric urgent care, is easy. No appointment is required; however, many busy parents don’t want to wait in a lobby when their child is sick or hurting. That’s why we offer two simple ways to reduce your wait before you arrive….

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At Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care, we work really hard to be available when you need us. Most of the time you can call us during our business hours at 706-705-4543 and be seen shortly thereafter. Alternatively, you can save time in the office by using the Prime Time Fast…

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Good news for busy parents: you never have to wait for an appointment on the doctor’s calendar. Prime Time Pediatrics operates as a pediatric urgent care center, so children from newborns to age 19 can be seen the same day without an appointment. Just call us at 706-705-4543 during our…

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Prime Time Pediatrics makes handing off care to your child’s regular doctor simple, but a few quick steps from you ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Provide your child’s primary pediatrician’s name, city, and fax number when you register online through our Fast Pass or when you call ahead; our…

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Prime Time Pediatrics is Athens-Oconee’s only pediatric urgent care dedicated solely to children, so we’ve made rapid COVID-19 testing readily available in our kid-friendly clinic. If your child wakes up with fever, cough, or you need a test for school, just head to our pediatric urgent care clinic—no need to…

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Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care is the only pediatric urgent care clinic in the Athens – Oconee area. We provide in-house rapid flu tests six days a week. Because we are an urgent care just for kids, our staff is specially trained to make your child as comfortable as possible…

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Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care keeps CLIA-waived rapid strep tests in stock every day. When your child arrives with a sore throat, we swab the back of the throat, run the test on-site, and have accurate results in about 8–10 minutes. Positive results allow our board-certified pediatricians—Dr. David Sprayberry, Dr….

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Looking for a same day sports physical near Athens, GA? Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care, Athens-Oconee’s only pediatric urgent care, delivers quick, kid-focused exams so your athlete can hit the field faster. Location & Parking 1618 Mars Hill Rd, Suites A & B, Watkinsville, GA 30677 (about 10 minutes from…

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Parents choose a pediatric urgent care center because it runs on a clinic model instead of the triage model used in hospital emergency departments. The ER must give priority to life-threatening cases, so a child with an ear infection or sprained ankle can sit for hours. In contrast, Prime Time…

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Pediatric ear pain is just one of the many reasons why families visit Prime Time Pediatrics—the only walk-in pediatric urgent care in the Athens-Oconee area. Our board-certified doctors examine the ear canal and eardrum with a gentle otoscope, check temperature, and ask about recent colds, swimming, or allergies. Treatment happens…

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Flu can move fast, especially in babies and young kids. Bring your child to Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care—Athens-Oconee’s only pediatric urgent care—whenever you see flu-like symptoms: Fever Fast or labored breathing, wheezing, cough, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea Signs of dehydration (no tears, dry or sticky mouth, less than…

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Pediatric urgent care for asthma or wheezing is one of our everyday services at Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care, Athens-Oconee’s only kids-only urgent care clinic. When your child arrives with coughing, chest tightness, or audible wheeze, our board-certified pediatricians quickly measure oxygen levels, listen to the lungs, and rule out…

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When your child’s temperature climbs above 100.4 °F, urgent care pediatric specialists can evaluate the cause, give a rapid strep test, flu or RSV test, and help your family avoid long ER waits. Bring your child with fever to Prime Time Pediatrics if they are older than 3 months and…

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Searching for a pediatric urgent care near Athens, GA? Prime Time Pediatrics Urgent Care has you covered. Our pediatric urgent care clinic sits just south of Athens (at 1618 Mars Hill Road, Suites A & B, Watkinsville), and is purpose-built for kids from birth through age 19. Because children aren’t…

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