The National Retail Federation predicts that this October, approximately 2.6 million children will dress up as a superhero across our nation. Next in line for popular costume choices are ghosts (1.8 million), princesses (1.6 million), and witches (1.6 million). No matter what your little one is going to dress up as, it is important to...

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...