COVID-19 vaccine for kids 6 months and older approved
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West St. Paul Clinic | Children’s Minnesota
Update on wait times due to increase in respiratory illnesses
Children’s Minnesota’s emergency departments and walk-in clinics are experiencing extended wait times due to an increase of patients with RSV and other respiratory illnesses. Get more information to assess if your child should be seen in the ED, urgent care or treated at home.
Update on walk-in care
Walk-in care is temporarily unavailable at the West St. Paul clinic. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this information when walk-in care is available again. Please call 651-726-9500 to schedule an appointment or go here to see other Children’s Minnesota clinics that offer walk-in care.
COVID-19: what you need to know
Visit childrensmn.org/covid19 for information on mask requirements, COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and testing.
At Children’s West St. Paul Clinic your child receives personalized care that reflects our values of compassion, integrity and service. Our pediatricians and staff are experts in their field and are equipped with the latest medical technology and knowledge to ensure that your child’s visit is complete and concise. Our comprehensive clinics offers onsite diagnostic x-ray and full laboratory services, patient education, integrated behavioral health services and more. For your convenience, we offer same day appointments for illnesses and injuries that can’t wait.
Now offering virtual care
Some types of appointments may be offered as online virtual visits so you can receive care from the comfort of your home. When scheduling your appointment, ask if virtual care is available.
Online appointment scheduling
You can make online appointments 24/7 from your mobile phone, tablet or computer for the following services:
- Well-child check-ups
- Follow-up medication checks
- Sick visits
- Pre-op exams (to prepare for surgery)
- COVID-19 vaccines
For interpreter services at your visit, please call us to schedule.
What’s New
COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing is an option at the Children’s Minnesota West St. Paul clinic for all kids – with or without symptoms. A visit with a provider is required. Availability for COVID-19 testing, and the time it takes to get results, may vary.
If you are looking for testing without a visit with a provider, there are many options available – you can visit your local retail pharmacy or find a local COVID-19 testing site through the Minnesota Department of Health.
Newborn screenings help identify potential concerns
If you’re an expecting parent or have recently had a baby, learn more about the newborn screening program in Minnesota and what to do with an abnormal screen.
For your convenience: Text reminders are available
This clinic has expanded its texting abilities as another way to communicate with you about your child’s care. Families who have opted in for mobile messaging already receive reminders about upcoming appointments. The new messages include information about wait times, rescheduling appointments, upcoming care like: vaccinations and well-child check-ups, and more. If you’d like to receive text messages, sign up at the front desk of the clinic. (No action is needed if you already receive texts from the clinic.) You have the option to opt out at any time.