Primary Care, Flourtown Resources

Acne Express is a virtual consult service that uses secure photograph submissions to assess your child’s acne. This service is available to patients 8 to 17 years old in New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have a MyCHOP account. Within 5 business days, a CHOP Dermatology physician assistant will review your case and included photos, make treatment recommendations, and prescribed medications if needed.

https://www.chop.edu/symptom-checker

This online symptom checker can help you make informed decisions about what level of medical care your child may need, if any, and steps you can take to relieve symptoms at home. If your child has medical risk factors such as a weakened immune system or surgery in last 7 days, please contact your child’s specialist.

Comfort positions are secure hugging holds that help your child feel safe and secure during medical procedures. Find several comfort positions that we often recommend for newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

This child-friendly learning resource can help prepare your child for getting a vaccine. Learn about what a vaccine is and what it can be like before, during and after.

Going to the doctor’s office can be an overwhelming experience for children and caregivers. This guide provides suggestions and resources to help create positive experiences.

https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/making-vaccines-less-stressful-tips-comfort-babies-and-toddlers-during-and-after-vaccinations

To make the experience less stressful, follow these tips for when supporting babies and toddlers during and after their vaccines.

Learn about the PA state law that requires children to be vaccinated to attend group childcare settings in the state of PA.

What is co-insurance? An ancillary charge? Out-of-pocket expenses? Understanding these healthcare coverage keywords can make managing the financial aspects of your child’s care easier.

Know when and why a visit to your primary care office can be billed as both a well visit and a sick visit.

Simulated driving assessments being piloted at select CHOP Primary Care locations gauge a teen’s ability to drive safely and avoid crashes.

Watch this video to learn why children get fevers and when to call the doctor.

Watch a video about oral rehydration therapy, a doctor-recommended method for treating dehydration in kids that you can do at home.