“What should I do when my child has flu symptoms?” “Should I call the doctor if she’s had a sore throat for three days?” These are questions that all of us have. Health problems with our children can arise anytime – evenings, weekends, when you’re traveling or when your doctor’s office is closed.
Swedish Kids Symptom Checker is designed especially for these times. The interactive smart phone application can help you make appropriate decisions on what level of care, if any, is needed and how to provide symptom relief for minor illnesses and injuries you can manage on your own.
Swedish Kids Symptom Checker is derived from the clinical protocols use by physician and nurses in 10,000 practices and 400 nurse advice lines in the US and Canada. They have been tested for 15 years on more than 150 million symptom calls.
The care guide that best matches your child’s symptom can be located quickly by using the alphabetical index, body area index, or keyword search. And for time crunched parents, Symptom Checker provides one touch access to recommended dosage for common over-the counter medication and photos to help you identify rashes.
Visit: www.swedish.org/symptomchecker
You can also download a free Swedish Symptom Checker App for your iPhone or Android.
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A trip to the Pediatrician’s office may still be in order, but this is a great first resource for parents looking for quick health answers.
Dr. Nirmal is a Pediatrician with Swedish practicing in Snoqualmie. She sees newborns at the new Swedish Issaquah campus and children up to age 18 in her clinic.
Hema Nirmal, MD
Pediatrician
Swedish Snoqualmie Primary Care
37624 S.E. Fury St.
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: (206) 320-7293