Medical Home vs. Emergency Room

Which Should I Choose?

Medical Home

Remember you can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call for help, advice, and an appointment.

For common illnesses, when your child looks or acts sick:

• fever
• flu
• sore throats, coughs

• infections
• asthma
• vomiting green stuff (bile)
• injuries, sprains, and cuts that need stitches

And as always, for:

• checkups and shots
• help with long-term illnesses or conditions

Or Emergency Room

Go to the Emergency Room when a child could die or risk their health without help now!

• when bleeding won't stop
• when breathing is very hard
• after a serious accident
• after a convulsion that lasts more than three minutes
• after calling Carolinas Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222

The Right Call Every Time. Your Medical Home. Remember you can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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