Tag: children
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
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- Child Safety
What is SIDS?
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.... -
- Burns
What To Do If Your Child Has A Head Injury
Children often bump or bang their heads and it can be difficult for parents to know whether it is serious or not. Any time a child has a blow... -
- Child Safety
Common Back To School Illnesses
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... -
- Child Safety
What You Need To Know About Infant Sleep
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... -
- Allergies/Hives
Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies/Hay Fever)
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... -
- Coronavirus
Vaccines Available Children 6 months – 5 years
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... -
- Child Safety
Tips For Baby Proofing Home
A baby entering your home is an exciting time. It involves lots of changes and joyful experiences. It also means that it is time to baby-proof your home in... -
- News
Alicia Tezel, MD Elected to Urgent Care Association Board
Our very own Chief Medical Officer, Alicia Tezel, MD, FAAP, was elected to the Urgent Care Association Board. As a director on the board, Dr. Tezel will join... -
- Child Safety
The Very Stinging Caterpillar
Did you know that caterpillars can sting you? There are multiple species of caterpillars that can sting you and cause a variety of different reactions if in contact with... -
- Burns
Firework Safety and Children
Next month, Americans across the country will once again participate in the tradition of celebrating Independence Day with fireworks. However, each year roughly 10,000 people, mostly children and teens, are injured from consumer fireworks. These accidents vary from... -
- Injury
Drowning in Children
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5 years old. It is most common in children between the ages of 1-5 years... -
- Coronavirus
Children and COVID-19
So much has changed since we first found out about Coronavirus (now known as COVID-19) back in December 2019/January 2020. We have gone from looking at it from a ...