Paediatric Care Call VEMSA when you need paediatric care

As a parent it can be tough to see your child sick and in pain or distress, and illness in children can deteriorate rapidly. While some conditions do warrant immediate presentation to a hospital, many situations can be safely managed with virtual emergency care, keeping your child in familiar surroundings in the comfort of your own home.

Virtual emergency medical care for your child – whenever you need it, wherever you are

You are your child’s best advocate. If something doesn’t feel right with your child – they are more sleepy or lethargic than usual, they’re not eating properly, or are complaining of pain and discomfort, it’s crucial you trust your instincts. 

VEMSA provides virtual emergency medical care with trained clinicians between the hours of 5pm to 7am AEST, every day of the year, anywhere you are in Australia. With immediate access to senior emergency medicine specialists and a network of VEMSA specialists, including paediatricians, you can be confident your child is in good hands. 

Call VEMSA if your child is experiencing any non-life threatening condition such as:

• Symptoms of bronchiolitis or croup (wheezing, laboured breathing, coughing, fever, poor or fussy feeding)
• Stomach aches
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Minor nosebleeds
• Suspected tonsillitis (sore throat, fussy feeding, fever, painful swallowing)
• Itchy or irritated eyes, or an eye infection (redness, mucus discharge)
• Suspected ear infection (ear pain, rubbing or pulling at their ear, irritability)
• Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains
• Fever

…and more, including skin reactions, insect bites, mild allergies, and other symptoms or behaviours that don’t feel right to you. 

Find out which conditions are suitable for urgent care with VEMSA →