If you are looking for infant and pediatric care you can trust, Lawton Community Health Center is the place to go.

Our pediatric providers are committed to lovingly care for your child. Whether you need a well-baby checkup, back-to-school immunizations, or care for an illness our Center provides exceptional medical services by highly trained and board-certified physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Diarrhea

• Minor infections might cause a few loose stools. Most cases can be treated at home.
• Give him lots of fluids.
• Call if your child has many loose stools.
• Call if there is blood in the stools.
• Call if a newborn has more than 6-8 watery stools a day.
• Call if your child is dehydrated. Look for these symptoms.
• Read about diarrhea for more tips.

Rash

• Minor rashes can be treated at home if your child does not also have a fever.
• If your child has a fever and a rash, call the doctor.
• Smaller rashes, such as on just the diaper area, can usually be treated at home. See diaper rash.
• If a rash covers a large area of the body, call the doctor.
• If a rash hurts, swells, oozes fluid, or appears infected, call the doctor.
• Call if the rash affects your child’s genitals or face.
• Poison ivy can usually be treated at home. Ease itching with a cool, wet cloth. Severe cases should be seen by a doctor.

Fever

• Many minor illnesses cause fevers. Most can be treated at home.
• Read about fevers to learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to treat a fever, and when to call the doctor.
• Call the doctor if your child has a fever and also a stiff neck or a rash.
• Call if your child will not eat or drink or if he has other symptoms that worry you.
• Call if an infant under 3 months old has a fever.