Category: Illness
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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September 21, 2021HFM Disease
School is back in session and there are many pesky viruses rearing their ugly heads! Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM) disease is a common childhood viral illness. It is most...Continue Reading
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August 27, 2021Tummy Bugs
Oh no! Is your little one experiencing vomiting and diarrhea? These are common symptoms of a stomach virus in children. Other symptoms may include...Continue Reading
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August 3, 2021How To Treat Insect Bites
Summertime is full of outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking and picnics. It is also a time when insect bites are more prevalent. Kids...Continue Reading
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July 21, 2021Summer 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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July 19, 2021Little Spurs Response to COVID-19 – July 2021
Beginning August 1st, we will no longer perform COVID-19 testing for all adults. We are excited to be taking the first steps to return...Continue Reading
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June 2, 2021Hot Car Safety and Children
Summer is here! As usual we are experiencing high temperatures and lots of sunny days. Kids and adults need to remember to hydrate and...Continue Reading
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April 29, 2021How To Spot A UTI In Children
Urinary tract infections are common in children and adolescents. Infants and young children can present with very different symptoms compared to adolescents. It is...Continue Reading
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April 15, 2021What To Know About Newborn Rashes
Newborns tend to have very sensitive skin after birth and may develop skin irritations and/or rashes within the first few weeks of life. Here are...Continue Reading
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March 29, 2021What Exactly is MIS-C?
You may have heard about the rare, but very scary, health effects that COVID-19 can have on children. I am referring to MIS-C, which...Continue Reading
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March 16, 2021Now Offering the Spike Protein Antibody Test
What is it? The spike protein antibody test is used to detect if your body has developed antibodies because you had been infected with...Continue Reading
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March 12, 2021Little Spurs Response to COVID-19 (Mar 2021)
At Little Spurs, we are working hard to ensure the safety of our patients and staff everyday. Our number one priority is the safety...Continue Reading
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March 12, 2021My child had COVID-19…when can they return to sports?
Following a positive COVID-19 test, your child will need to be isolated for 10 days and be fever free for 24 hours before returning...Continue Reading