It’s back to school time! Here is an overview of some common illnesses that quickly spread this time of year: Hand Foot and Mouth HFM is a common viral illness for children. It is most common in kiddos under seven years of age. Common Symptoms: The most common symptoms of HFM disease are fever, mouth/throat...

Every year in the US, 3,500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths (SIDS).  The American Academy of Pediatrics published an update to recommendations for reducing infant deaths in the sleep environment in 2022. The following are the updated recommendations for safe sleep practices:    BACK to sleep for every infant – make sure the infant is...

Allergic Rhinitis is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens which can be a substance or substances that are normally harmless. Airborne allergens like pollen, mold, animal dander, and dust can cause an allergic reaction in the nose (Allergic Rhinitis/Hay Fever). Although pollen is the most common cause of Allergic Rhinitis, many things can cause this...

We are excited to announce we received a small allotment of the Moderna vaccine for children 6 months – 5 years of age. We will be hosting three vaccine clinics over the next two weeks. San Antonio Vaccine Clinic #1: Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care – Wonderland; June 24th from 3pm-7pm San Antonio Vaccine Clinic...

Sore throat is a common problem during childhood and can be the result of a viral or bacterial infection. The most likely cause of a child’s sore throat depends on the child’s age and the season.  Testing may not be necessary if your child is having symptoms such as a prominent cough, hoarseness or other...

Most people have heard of the term “pink eye”. This is when your child’s eye becomes inflamed and red. Conjunctivitis “Pink eye” is a common problem we face as caregivers.  What exactly is pink eye and one of the most frequent reasons that children are sent home from school and daycare? So what is “pink eye”...

Is It Safe for Infants to have honey?  Theories on introducing food to babies, has changed a lot in the last 10 years.  However, that is not the case with honey or products that are made with honey. Honey is not safe for consumption in any infants under the age of 12 months. The Academy...

A cough is one of the most common reasons for children to go to the doctor.  It is a symptom that often accompanies viral respiratory illnesses in children. Coughing can occur for many different reasons and may sound or feel different depending on the type of cough. The two main types of cough are a...

An emergency use authorization was approved by the FDA for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 – 11 years old. The FDA, CDC, and ACIP recommend vaccinating the younger population against Covid-19 for several reasons which were supported by the clinical trials. The clinical trials enrolled children 6 mos – 11...

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, here are a few things you can do to help them: Be Proactive!  Cedar generally becomes worse this time of year, from December through February. If...

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great and safe holiday season. Recently there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases.  Below are the variants and the differences between the two.   The first notable variant was the Delta variant. According to the CDC, this variant was first identified in India. At the time, the Delta variant spread more easily than other variants.   The more recent variant we are experiencing now...

Happy Antibiotic Awareness Month! Every November the CDC and other healthcare organizations take time to remind caregivers about the dangers of antibiotics and why overusing them can be detrimental to your child’s health. So this is the perfect time to talk about antibiotics, including common conditions in children that require antibiotics, the side effects of...