Category: Influenza
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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- Colds
Flu Season Update
All across the state pediatricians are asking themselves, what is happening?! This year’s respiratory season (or “flu season”) is off to a rocky start! With much higher numbers than... -
- Colds
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 overcome bacterial infections. However, in... -
- Cough
I Think My Child Has The Flu
Fever, cough, body aches… All the tell-tale signs your child has the flu. They got their flu shot, they wash their hands, but STILL, the flu got ‘em. But... -
- Illness
2019-2020 Flu Season Recommendations
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 flu mist, or nasal spray... -
- Colds
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. The big question is: when... -
- Colds
How to Know if it’s “Just a Cold”
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 (upper respiratory infection), is one... -
- Fever
Flu season has arrived!
The flu season has arrived! Flu symptoms include: Fever from 102 or higher Coughing Congestion Upset stomach Muscle aches Complications from the flu include febrile seizures in young children... -
- Colds
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. Children may have fever accompanied... -
- Colds
Flu Season: How to Protect Yourself and Your Kids
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care has two influenza vaccine options for the 2015-2016 Flu Season The Vaccine (for ages 6 months old and up) The Mist (for ages 2-49 years...