Category: Illness
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January 17, 2022“Cedar Fever” is here!
Here we go again, it’s “Cedar Fever” season! Along with this season comes the sniffles, itchy and watery eyes, and crankiness. If your child...Continue Reading
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January 4, 2022COVID-19 Variant and Vaccine Info
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great and safe holiday season. Recently there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases. Below are the variants and the differences between the two. The first...Continue Reading
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November 9, 2021Antibiotic Awareness
Happy Antibiotic Awareness Month! Every November the CDC and other healthcare organizations take time to remind caregivers about the dangers of antibiotics and why...Continue Reading
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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