My son just showed me this painful lump on the side of his neck. It appeared overnight and he is really scared. The pediatrician is closed for the weekend. Any advice?

a small, soft, movable, mildly tender lump in an otherwise well child can usually wait for the pediatrician, as long as you keep a close eye on it.

You must not ignore danger signs. Trouble breathing or swallowing, drooling, very high fever, fast growth of the lump, extreme pain, or a rock-hard, fixed mass means going straight to the ER. Until you’re continue reading …