Category: Colds
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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December 5, 2024
Understanding Fever in Children
It can be unsettling when your little one has a fever. However, it’s important to remember fever is the body’s natural way of signaling...Continue Reading
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November 14, 2024
When Does My Child Need Antibiotics?
At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we know how tough it can be when your child isn’t feeling well, and you want them back...Continue Reading
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June 2, 2022
Pharyngitis (Sore throat) is it Viral or Bacterial?
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood and can be the result of a viral or bacterial infection. The most likely cause of...Continue Reading
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July 21, 2021
Summer Spike in RSV
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a very frustrating illness, particularly in children younger than 2 years old. Because it is viral, there...Continue Reading
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April 9, 2020
Common Cold/Resfriado Común
What is it? A common cold, known as a Upper Respiratory Tract infection, is an illness caused by a number of different viruses such...Continue Reading
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February 6, 2020
Update on the Coronavirus
At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we continue to closely watch the news on 2019-nCoV, also known as the Wuhan Coronavirus, which is affecting...Continue Reading
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January 22, 2020
Bronchiolitis and RSV Explained
Suction…Suction…Suction! At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we care about your child with Bronchiolitis. That is why we want to share some information about...Continue Reading
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December 12, 2019
Flu Season Update
All across the state pediatricians are asking themselves, what is happening?! This year’s respiratory season (or “flu season”) is off to a rocky start!...Continue Reading
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November 4, 2019
Antibiotics: Good or Bad?
Antibiotics – they are good right? They help cure infections. Well yes…and no. Antibiotics, prescribed appropriately, are a great tool to help your child...Continue Reading
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August 27, 2019
When Can My Child Go Back To School?
It is always a tough call for us parents! Your child has been diagnosed with the flu, impetigo, strep, or some other contagious illness....Continue Reading
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March 25, 2019
How to Know if it’s “Just a Cold”
Short answer: You don’t know! Allergies, colds, flu…it can be hard to tell these different conditions apart. A cold, also known as a URI...Continue Reading
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December 16, 2017
Does Your Child Need to be Tested for RSV?
RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is one of the cold viruses seen every year with a season extending from about October through March....Continue Reading