Category: Influenza
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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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 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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January 21, 2025Telemedicine vs. In-Person Visits: Which is Right for Your Child?
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care is proud to offer the immediate pediatric health service of telemedicine because of the convenience and accessibility it provides...Continue Reading
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January 6, 2025Recognizing RSV: Symptoms, Care Options, and When to Seek Help
As winter approaches, one virus that can cause major concern for parents is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is a common, seasonal virus that can...Continue Reading
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December 30, 2024Winter Car Seat Safety
Bulky coats, snowsuits, and thick clothing can prevent the car seat harness from fitting securely. These items compress during an accident, creating extra slack...Continue Reading
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December 12, 2019Flu 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, 2019Antibiotics: 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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October 28, 2019I Think My Child Has The Flu
Fever, cough, body aches… All the tell-tale signs your child has the flu. They got their flu shot, they wash their hands, but STILL,...Continue Reading
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September 19, 20192019-2020 Flu Season Recommendations
It is the beginning of influenza (“flu”) season! Here are some things to be aware of as we enter this year’s flu season: The...Continue Reading