Category: Strep Throat
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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March 26, 2025
Can 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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January 21, 2025
Telemedicine 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, 2025
Recognizing 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, 2024
Winter 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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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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April 10, 2020
Sore Throat/Dolor de garganta
What is it? Pain and inflammation of the throat and surrounding areas. The most common cause in children are viral infections such as Adenovirus,...Continue Reading
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November 20, 2019
What is Antibiotic Stewardship?
You might have heard of the “Superbug Crisis”. If not, here is a brief explanation: Antibiotics are prescribed to fight bacteria (not viruses!) and...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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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
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June 26, 2017
Identifying Strep Throat
Strep throat or “Group A streptococci” is one of the most common infections spread among children and teenagers. Strep throat can be spread from...Continue Reading