Fairfax Pediatric Associates, PC
Comprehensive Health Care for Infants, Children & Young Adults
(703) 391-0900

GENERAL ADVICE
There are several options available for medical advice by telephone and on the internet. Many frequently asked questions are addressed here on our website. Here you will find several links to educational materials and websites that provide advice on many pediatric issues including growth & development, feeding, sleeping, and behavior.

SICK/URGENT ADVICE
We are also more than happy to assist you with urgent medical questions or "sick child" questions during our regular office hours. Our trained advice nurses can be reached at (703) 391-0900. This service is available from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Here you can address issues such as medication refills or your child's current illness. If the advice nurses cannot satisfactorily answer your inquiry, they will pass a message along to a physician who will return your call at their earliest opportunity.

After hours advice is also available for urgent medical issues. Pediatric trained advice nurses will help you decide if you need to seek care immediately for your child's urgent illness and/or if you need to go to the emergency room. This service is not to be used for routine questions. To reach this service, please call (703) 391-0900 and follow the telephone prompts. If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911!

OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION DOSAGES
If you are in need of dosages for commonly used over-the-counter medications, these are available on our website on the Patient Education page. Here you will find medication dosages for Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (ibuprofen). Please follow instructions on the medication bottle carefully. Many of these products should not be used for infants under 6 months of age, unless otherwise instructed by your physician.