At Little Spurs, we LOVE antibiotics! When they are used appropriately. Did you know – one in three antibiotics prescribed are actually unnecessary? This week is US Antibiotic Awareness...

Childhood asthma is a common and potentially challenging condition many parents and caregivers must navigate. In this blog, we will explore childhood asthma in-depth, including its causes, symptoms, management,...

When a child requires medical attention, it can be difficult to know where to go. While the emergency room is often the first choice, it’s not always the best...

It’s that time of year again! As the school year begins, parents are not only concerned about their children’s academic progress but also their health. Unfortunately, the close proximity...

Earaches are a common complaint among children, especially during cold and flu season. It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for earaches in children. If...

The most common rashes we see in children playing sports are heat rash, contact dermatitis, Athlete’s foot, impetigo and eczema. Let’s talk about each of these and what we...

February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to discuss how to keep your child’s heart healthy. Pediatricians emphasize the importance of children’s heart health, especially since...

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 suffers from a cedar allergy,...

The holiday season brings joy and fun, but it can also be accompanied by seasonal illnesses. We understand some symptoms can be similar when dealing with COVID-19, Flu, and...

Happy Antibiotic Awareness Month! Every November the CDC and other healthcare organizations take the time to remind caregivers about the dangers of antibiotics and why overusing them can be...

Many of us have heard of SIDS but what is it? and how does it happen? Can we prevent it? SIDS is commonly known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome....

Here we go again….. with school ramping back up, and COVID-19 protocols relaxing, there is a new infectious disease on the rise. Monkeypox! Lately, we are getting lots of...