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. These deaths usually occur among infants who are less than a year old while sleeping. Although there isn’t a guaranteed method to prevent SIDS, sleep safety...

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...

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 with runny nose, nasal congestion, and cough. Wheezing often develops with RSV, however; it is more common in children less than two years of age. There...

At Little Spurs we accept many kinds of insurances including Medicaid Superior, TRICARE, and BCBS. A full list can be found here: https://www.littlespurspedi.com/insurance.php With health insurance becoming more expensive, many policies now have higher co-pays and deductibles in order to maintain the same premium. So what is a co-pay? The co-pay is the payment set by...

Imagine your child is ill or has just sustained an injury. How do you know whether you should go to the Emergency Room or a Pediatric Urgent Care? ERs are very busy and many times are overwhelmed with patients who could easily be managed in a Pediatric Urgent Care setting. More seriously injured children are cared...

What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis, commonly known as “a stomach bug,” or “stomach flu,” is an inflammation or infection of the intestines. It typically causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and dehydration. In most cases, the infection clears within a few days, but sometimes it takes longer. The primary risk is dehydration. What causes it? Gastroenteritis can...

If your child has Medicaid and is in need of a doctor, you should always try calling your child’s primary care provider for an appointment. But if their doctor is unavailable, where should you go? Clearly if your child is very sick or seriously injured you should go to a pediatric hospital. But going to...

Its Baby Safety Month! Here are some tips to child proof your home: Tip #1. Look out for loose cords! This can be window cords, electrical cords, and loose strings around your home in general! These can be dangerous for your baby or toddler! Tip #2: Watch out for sharp corners around the home. This...

Tomorrow is the beginning of Baby Safety Month! Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter this week for Hazards in the Home to be wary of! Posted by Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care on Monday, August 31, 2015