As a parent, it can be difficult to decide if your child needs stitches. If you suspect your child has a deep cut or laceration, bring your child to a pediatric urgent care for stitches. Knowing when to take your child in for stitches is important to ensure that the wound heals properly. In this...

Happy Antibiotic Awareness Month! Every November the CDC and other healthcare organizations take the time to remind caregivers about the dangers of antibiotics and why overusing them can be detrimental to your child’s health. According to the CDC, when antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help.  Antibiotics have the ability to save lives Antibiotics aren’t always...

Here we go again….. with school ramping back up, and COVID-19 protocols relaxing, there is a new infectious disease on the rise. Monkeypox! Lately, we are getting lots of questions from parents about what exactly is monkeypox, and how you can keep your child safe. Bottom line: As of right now, there is a low...

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...

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...

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...

What is it? Diarrhea refers to the passage of three or more loose or watery stools per day. The most common cause in children is viral. However, there are other reasons children can have diarrhea such as bacteria, parasites, food allergies and excessive juice intake. What are the symptoms? Diarrhea can occur isolated, meaning by...

What is it? Irritation/Inflammation of the eye that may be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or chemical exposure.  The most common cause of conjunctivitis in children is viral. What are the symptoms? Your child may have redness of the white part of the eye (sclera), mild swelling to the eyelids, itching and/or drainage of the...

Suction…Suction…Suction! At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we care about your child with Bronchiolitis.  That is why we want to share some information about the condition. Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection caused by a viral infection that causes symptoms such as fever, runny nose cough, vomiting, and in more severe causes, wheezing and respiratory distress (use...

Pinworms. One of the most uncomfortable infections your child can develop, and one of the most uncomfortable to talk about. Pinworms are small worm-like parasites that infect the intestines. Pinworm infections are contagious, and very common in young children, though adults can get pinworms as well. Pinworms cause the anus to become extremely itchy, and...

What is a UTI? A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is an infection of the urinary tract in the body. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra and the infection can spread into any of these areas. Urethra: urethritis Bladder: cystitis Kidneys: pyelonephritis How do I know if my child has a...