As a parent, you don’t want to see your little one get sick. However, children’s immune systems are still developing, and being around other children can make them susceptible to germs. When your child is ill, Dr. Jenny Welham at Island Pediatrics of Honolulu is available for in-person care and convenient telehealth in Honolulu, HI.

When to Use Telehealth

Telehealth services have made health and wellness check-ups easier for people to have quick and convenient access to a doctor. When your child is fighting off a cold or other minor illness, it may not be worth visiting the pediatrician. However, you may have questions about care. Plus, you can get assurance from Dr. Welham that your child’s ailment is not an emergency during the telehealth consultation. 

Letting your child rest without unnecessary disruption may be the best thing you can do to promote healing. Getting them dressed and out of bed may be difficult to manage if they are too weak or sleepy to move around. If the situation doesn't appear to be a medical emergency, save yourself and your child the inconvenience and overexertion of a trip to the doctor’s office.

If the weather is bad, such as cold or extreme heat, taking your child outside can make them feel worse. You may also have time constraints if you have other children to care for. Living in a remote area can also make it hard to make a non-emergency medical visit.

Conditions a Telehealth Visit Can Help With

If a child has a fever of or over 104 degrees F, get them to emergency care. Conditions that require diagnostic tests like blood work and physical exams must be handled in person. However, there are several ailments that pediatric telehealth in Honolulu, HI, can help with.

Contact Dr. Welham for an online consultation if your child has:

• Minor stomach issues like vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
• Skin conditions like rashes 
• Minor allergic reactions and advice on how to prevent triggers
• A cold or flu
• Pink eye
• Small cuts or bruises
• General wellness checkups and management of chronic conditions like diabetes

As you can see, telehealth services in Honolulu, HI, are useful for many parents. Dr. Welham is a caring pediatrician who will care for your child's needs in person or online. Call Island Pediatrics of Honolulu at 808-944-1844.