Tag: children’s health
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- Dallas
Navigating Seasonal Allergies: Tips for Parents
Warmer temperatures in Texas are here, and so are seasonal allergies. Texas is well known for seasonal allergy challenges, and managing your child’s allergies this time of year can often be intimidating. However, by taking some proactive measures from our pediatric urgent care you can help navigate your child through allergy season with ease. Stay... -
- Illness
American Heart Month: How to Keep Your Child’s Heart Healthy
February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to discuss how to keep your child’s heart healthy. Pediatricians emphasize the importance of children’s heart health, especially since heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. From proper nutrition to regular exercise, there are a... -
- Child Safety
Introducing First Foods This Thanksgiving 2022
As babies grow, so do their appetites. Introducing first foods is an exciting (but also scary!) time. Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care wants to help parents introduce foods in safe ways, especially during the holidays. According to the CDC, it’s easier to start with foods that are mashed, pureed, or strained and very smooth... -
- Coronavirus
Covid Vaccinations in Pediatric Patients 5 to 11 Years Old
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...