Health Tips & News
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Coronavirus Vaccine Updates
November 29, 2021
URGENT CARE for CHILDREN is proud to be an approved COVID-19 vaccination site at ALL locations. Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11 and ages 12 and older is NOW AVAILABLE at the following locations. You may walk-in to obtain any of our available Covid-19 vaccines or visit See Available Times to save […]
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Urgent Care for Children Begins Offering Sexual Health Screening at Birmingham Clinics
November 17, 2021
Urgent Care for Children (UC4C) is pleased to announce a new offering for our patients in the Birmingham area. As of November 11, 2021, UC4C is now providing FDA approved Visby STI screenings to female patients ages 14 and older at our Highway 280, Vestavia Hills, and Trussville clinics. This new STI testing device tests […]
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Coronavirus Info and Testing
November 17, 2021
Urgent Care for Children is performing Rapid antigen and PCR COVID-19 testing, as well as antibody testing, for both pediatric and adult patients at all UC4C locations. Pediatric patients and adult patients can book a clinic appointment below or walk in for coronavirus testing at any UC4C location. CORONAVIRUS TEST SCHEDULING Urgent Care for Children […]
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Top 10 Concerns About Antibiotics and Your Child
October 26, 2021
The temperature has begun to drop in the south and flu season is not the only illness troubling parents. Colds and other respiratory illnesses have become more common. Parents don’t like seeing their little ones in pain or discomfort and properly prescribed antibiotics can give your children relief and aid in recovery. However, antibiotics are […]
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Urgent Care for Children Expands in South Alabama
October 14, 2021
MEDIA CONTACTArema [email protected](205) 847-2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Urgent Care for Children Expands in South AlabamaPediatric urgent care clinic selects Mobile as home for thirteenth location MOBILE, Ala., (Oct. 14, 2021) – Urgent Care for Children (UC4C), a Birmingham-based pediatric urgent care provider, will be expanding its reach once again in opening its ninth Alabama location in Mobile. The […]
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Setting the Record Straight on the Flu Vaccine
October 5, 2021
3 Flu Myths Debunked Flu season is already starting to flare up, and if you haven’t already, now is the time to protect your children against the virus, long before flu symptoms arise. In a recent policy statement, “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018-2019,” published in the September 2019 Pediatrics, the American […]
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7 Eye-Opening Facts to Share About Childhood Cancer
September 30, 2021
Bringing awareness to Childhood Cancer is deeply personal for many in our Urgent Care for Children family. We are proud to support the fighters and admire the survivors of childhood cancer in the UC4C family and the many communities we serve. Please help us share this useful information to give families hope and resources. We […]
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Five Tips for Starting the School Year off Strong
August 11, 2021
It is a big week for children across the country as many are packing up their backpacks, saying goodbye to summer, and starting a new school year. This time of year can stir a string of emotions in children, from excitement to anxiousness and everything in between. To help ease the worry for both parent […]
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Q&A: Drowning Prevention
July 27, 2021
While summer is quickly coming to a close, many local pools are slated to stay open until Labor Day, which allows for the swimming fun to continue. With National Drowning Prevention Day having just passed, Urgent Care for Children took a deeper dive into what you need to know when it comes to keeping your […]
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Urgent Care for Children Rolls Out Ear Piercing Services
June 25, 2021
If you’re looking for a safe and sterile environment to have your child’s ears pierced in, look no further. Urgent Care for Children is now offering ear piercing to children ages six months and older. Our team of pediatric professionals has undergone extensive training to ensure that the process is as easy and pain free […]