Your Holiday Survival Guide for Sick Kids The holidays are full of fun — but also sniffles, fevers, and unexpected sick days. We created...

Pediatricians across Texas are warning families about a a rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases. According to provisional data, Texas has more than 3,500 reported pertussis cases through...

Respiratory illnesses are common in children and teens, especially during cold and flu season. With COVID-19 on the rise, it’s normal for parents and...

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...