Category: Illness
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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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
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March 14, 2025Mumps in Children: What Parents Need To Know
The MMR vaccine shields against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Recently, mumps symptoms cases have surfaced in Dallas, with measles and rubella also reported in...Continue Reading
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February 27, 2025Rubella in Children: What Parents Need to Know
A case of rubella (German measles) has been confirmed in San Antonio at Legacy Traditional School. Rubella is typically mild in children, but still...Continue Reading
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February 27, 2025Measles Spreads in Texas: What to Know
The measles outbreak in Texas continues, with now 124 confirmed cases reported throughout the state. The latest news includes a confirmed case in Rockwall...Continue Reading
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February 24, 2025Measles Outbreak Spreads in Texas: Little Spurs Monitoring Situation Closely
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 49 confirmed cases reported in the past two weeks. While most cases...Continue Reading
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February 18, 2025Measles Diagnosed in Texas – 2025
In the past two weeks, 49 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, with most of those affected being children. The majority of...Continue Reading
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February 13, 2025What Parents Need to Know About Bird Flu
You may have seen recent news about bird flu in Texas, such as in Landa Park in New Braunfels, near San Antonio, but there’s...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