Category: Illness
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January 22, 2026Flu Medications: What Parents Should Know About Tamiflu and More
Flu season hits hard—and fast. When your child tests positive, one of the first questions many parents ask is, “Should they take Tamiflu?” At...Continue Reading
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January 5, 2026Flu Timeline: What to Expect
Flu cases are rising significantly in Texas, particularly impacting children. When your child comes down with the flu, it’s hard to know what’s normal...Continue Reading
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November 14, 2025Whooping Cough: What Do Parents Need to Know?
Pediatricians across Texas are warning families about a a rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases. According to provisional data, Texas has more than 3,500 reported pertussis cases through...Continue Reading
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October 23, 2025Can Early Peanut Exposure Help Prevent Allergies?
For years, peanut allergies have caused worry for parents, teachers, and caregivers alike. Even a small exposure can trigger a serious reaction, making everyday...Continue Reading
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September 1, 2025Seasonal Allergies in Kids
Fall allergies are back in Texas! Sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes are common this time of year, but relief is possible. Seasonal allergies in...Continue Reading
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June 24, 2025Watch Out for Swimmer’s Ear This Summer
Is your little one tugging at their ears after visiting the pool? It might be swimmer’s ear. Our pediatric urgent care team is here...Continue Reading
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June 4, 2025Saharan Dust in Texas
Did you know that dust from the Sahara Desert can travel thousands of miles, reaching Texas skies? While Saharan dust helps suppress hurricane activity...Continue Reading
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May 14, 2025Why Ear Infections Are So Common in Kids (and What to Do)
If your little one is tugging at their ears, fussy, or having trouble sleeping, they might have an ear infection. Don’t panic, this is...Continue Reading
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April 23, 2025Measles Continues To Spread in Texas: What to Know
Texas is currently facing a growing measles outbreak, with 624 confirmed cases reported across the state. The latest case has been identified in Atascosa...Continue Reading
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April 17, 2025How to Safely Clean Children’s Ears?
How to Safely Clean Your Child’s Ears Cleaning your child’s ears might seem simple, but it’s important to do it the right way. Many...Continue Reading
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April 9, 2025A Parent’s Guide to the MMR Vaccine
The Texas Department of State Health Services recently reported an outbreak of measles in the South Plains region of Texas, with 505 confirmed cases...Continue Reading
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March 26, 2025Can Babies Get Strep?
Strep throat is a common bacterial infection in children, but can babies get strep? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...Continue Reading