Summer fun is just around the corner with longer days, outside activities and warmer weather.  With summertime, children play outside for longer periods of time and are at an increased risk for accidental injuries and heat-related illnesses.  Parents and caregivers should remain on high alert and supervise children closely to these. Here are some of...

Urinary tract infections are common in children and adolescents. Infants and young children can present with very different symptoms compared to adolescents. It is essential to know the common symptoms of a urinary tract infection in order to promptly diagnose it and start treatment. Common symptoms in an infant or young child with a urinary...

Newborns tend to have very sensitive skin after birth and may develop skin irritations and/or rashes within the first few weeks of life.  Here are some common rashes you might experience with your newborn: The most common infant rash is diaper rash.  The diaper area is a moist environment and this is  the main cause of diaper rash.  Frequent diaper changes help prevent...

You may have heard about the rare, but very scary, health effects that COVID-19 can have on children. I am referring to MIS-C, which stands for Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome associated with COVID-19. In some cases, COVID-19 triggers an abnormal immune response that leads to widespread inflammation throughout the body. The most common symptoms of MIS-C...

What is it? The spike protein antibody test is used to detect if your body has developed antibodies because you had been infected with COVID-19 in the past or because you have received your COVID-19 vaccine. How is it different from the normal antibody test? The regular antibody test is used to determine if you...

At Little Spurs, we are working hard to ensure the safety of our patients and  staff everyday. Our number one priority is the safety of our patients and staff, so we have implemented the following protocols to address COVID-19: We are aware of the new order announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott that lifts the...

Following a positive COVID-19 test, your child will need to be isolated for 10 days and be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.  But once they are allowed to return to school, is it safe to return to their normal activities and sports?   Parents, coaches and school districts have been anxiously awaiting...

The cry of a newborn can be one of the most distressing things to parents. Infants typically cry more during the first 3 months of life than in any other time. In some cases, we can define these crying episodes as infantile colic. Colic follows the “rules of 3”. It is defined clinically as crying...

Our Garland location in Dallas will be open from 11am-6pm. Telemedicine will be available to patients from 9am-9pm. We expect normal hours of operations to resume Saturday, 2/20

Fever is one of the most common reasons a child is brought to the doctor. Believe it or not, fever is not harmful in most cases! Fever usually occurs as a response to a viral or bacterial infection in the body. Fever is one of the body’s amazing built-in immune responses. When the body’s immune...

Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care announced that the board of directors appointed John Mizerany as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mizerany brings nearly 20 years of relevant healthcare services experience to this new role having previously held positions at CareNow DFW (CEO), Alliance Spine & Pain (COO), and Fresenius Medical Care North America (Group...

At Little Spurs, we are working hard to ensure the safety of our patients and  staff everyday. Our number one priority is the safety of our patients and staff, so we have implemented the following protocols to address COVID-19: Little Spurs offers COVID-19 testing to children and adults up to 64 years old. We now...