When should you take your child to see a doctor?
The Children’s Mehiläinen info package is a useful resource when visiting a doctor with your child or a young person.
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Tutustu DigineuvolaanWhat to do when visiting a doctor or arriving for a procedure with a child or young person
- Book an appointment with a specialist of your choice. Learn more about our paediatricians on our doctors’ pages.
- Please book a separate appointment for each child so that the doctor has sufficient time for the necessary examinations and treatments. It is a good idea to book several appointment slots in a row. By booking appointments for several family members at the same time, you can save on outpatient fees.
- When booking, please check that your own information as a guardian is up-to-date.
- Please remember to bring the child’s Kela card and information about any medication that the child uses or allergies that he or she may have. If the child is very young, you can also bring the child health clinic card.
Telling the child about the doctor
If you are bringing a child to a doctor’s appointment, we recommend that you discuss the appointment with the child in advance. If you wish, you can read our advice on how to tell the child about a doctor’s appointment, vaccinations x-ray examinations or laboratory tests.
Parents’ and support persons’ company
We recommend that children and young people under 18 are accompanied by a parent or support person during the appointment. Apart from supporting the patient, the parent or support person may also need to know about any necessary further treatments.
However, the visit can be arranged so that the child or young person has an appointment, visits the laboratory or has a procedure by themselves while being able to reach the parent or support person if necessary.
Prices for appointments with specialists, such as gynaecologists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopaedists and ophthalmologists, can be found in our appointment booking service.
| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Appointment with a specialist, 10 min Price per appointment. | from 27,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 57,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 46,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 76,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 55,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 85,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 66,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 96,20 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 69,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 104,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 95,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 132,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 108,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,00 € |
Frequently asked questions about visiting a doctor with a child
For how long should I monitor my child’s fever at home? When should I visit a doctor with my child? These are questions that parents tend to worry about when their child is ill. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about children and illnesses.
At Mehiläinen, children can be helped by, in addition to our paediatricians, general practitioners and otorhinolaryngologists. If you have any questions about your child’s health, you can always come and discuss it with a doctor.
Remember that you can also use Digital Clinic anywhere and at any time at your convenience.
The most common reasons for booking a doctor’s appointment for a child include fever, earache, colic, stomach problems and skin symptoms. Other typical issues also include suspected allergies, pox, molluscum contagiosum infections, skin problems and various accidents such as concussion, bruises, wounds and sprains.
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Accompanying a child to the doctor
Fever in itself is not dangerous, but it is always a symptom of an underlying issue. If your child has high fever, it is recommended to monitor their condition and ensure that they drink lots of water (not juice or beverages). If the child experiences any additional symptoms, such as symptoms of the skin or convulsions, it is time to see a doctor. Please remember that it is common that children can experience very high fever very acutely without any additional cause for alarm. It is perfectly fine to “treat” the fever at home for some time. Recommended modes of helping the child cope with the fever include rest, monitoring, light clothing and ventilating indoors. However, the situation must be monitored and appropriate actions must be taken if the condition develops.
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Fever in children
If a high fever persists for several days, a doctor’s appointment should be booked in order to diagnose the child’s condition. Correspondingly, if the child’s or baby’s cold symptoms occur in the lungs (intense/whooping cough) or the ears or the secretion of mucus increases and it becomes thicker, a doctor’s appointment is in order. In addition, if the cold symptoms seem to persist and there are no signs of relief, you should take your child to see a doctor. It is also recommended to see a doctor if there are difficulties in breastfeeding or feeding the baby.
All changes in the child’s condition can and must be monitored, but if there are sudden changes such as shortness of breath or issues with consciousness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Some changes can be explained by the growth of the child, but if the development seems to be negative rather than positive, it is important to contact a doctor as soon as possible. As long as the child remains interested in their surroundings, there is no cause for alarm.
- The baby cries more than usual
- The skin of the baby feels hot
- The baby is restless
- The colour of the baby’s skin is red
- The baby is lethargic, unresponsive to stimuli or sensitive to touch
- The baby has trouble breathing
- The baby has a loss of appetite
- The baby is not interested in their surroundings
- The cries of the baby due to pain are more intense than usual and they cannot be calmed or interacted with in the normal manner.