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...

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...

It is always a tough call for us parents! Your child has been diagnosed with the flu, impetigo, strep, or some other contagious illness....

Short answer: You don’t know! Allergies, colds, flu…it can be hard to tell these different conditions apart. A cold, also known as a URI...

On March 5th, 2019 the first case of measles was diagnosed in San Antonio in recent years. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is urging...

As the colder air blows in for the fall and winter months, so do the coughs, sniffles, and sneezes. Croup is most common in...

School is back in session! And with children packed together at school, contagious diseases are ready and waiting. Hand foot and mouth disease (HFM)...

RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is one of the cold viruses seen every year with a season extending from about October through March....

Imagine your child is ill or has just sustained an injury. How do you know whether you should go to the Emergency Room or...

Katrina Lockwood joined the Little Spurs family in September of 2010. We were her first job as a nurse practitioner after being an pediatric...

What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis, commonly known as “a stomach bug,” or “stomach flu,” is an inflammation or infection of the intestines. It typically causes...

If your child has Medicaid and is in need of a doctor, you should always try calling your child’s primary care provider for an...