It can be unsettling when your little one has a fever. However, it’s important to remember fever is the body’s natural way of signaling it is fighting an infection. Knowing what to do when your child has a fever, practical tips for managing it at home, and when to see a healthcare provider can make...

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many parents start to think about how to keep their little ones healthy during the fall and winter months, especially parents of children with asthma. For expert treatment, visit our kids urgent care today.  Recognizing Asthma Symptoms  The symptoms of childhood asthma can vary from child...

At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we know how tough it can be when your child isn’t feeling well, and you want them back to their energetic selves as quickly as possible. Conditions like colds, ear infections, and sore throats are common in children, but do they always need antibiotics? Not necessarily!  Understanding When Antibiotics...

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...

We know that as parents, you never want your children to get sick. When they do, it is important to know how to evaluate your child’s respiratory symptoms and when to take them to be seen by a medical provider. While regular colds and seasonal allergies are not typically a cause for alarm, some respiratory...

Winter is here! The change in season brings cozy hot chocolates, fluffy winter coats, and keeping your little ones safe in their seats. But did you know those big puffy coats may not be the best at keeping your children safe in their car seats during the colder months? Let’s find out why and discuss...

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 order to keep your child healthy and safe. My number one rule of baby-proofing your home is to do the babyproofing before your baby needs it....

  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 a group of medical professionals seeking to bring the best of urgent care education and resources to the industry. Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care received accreditation...

Telemedicine! It’s everywhere. It’s fast, easy, and convenient! At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we began offering telemedicine to our patients as a way to obtain care without leaving the comfort of their homes. For pediatric patients, this can be a wonderful way to treat certain conditions that do not require a...

Our New Braunfels clinic is now open! We are located at 312 FM 306, Suite 108, New Braunfels, TX 78130 and are open 7 days a week. Walk-in and see us today! Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care first opened in 2006 in San Antonio and now has 12 locations in Texas. Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care...

It’s 3:00 am and you are sound asleep, when all of a sudden you wake up and hear a small voice saying, “I threw up”. The rest of your night is a whirl of cleaning, sanitizing, and comforting.Gastroenteritis, also known as the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug” is a viral infection that causes your child’s...

On March 5th, 2019 the first case of measles was diagnosed in San Antonio in recent years. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is urging everyone to be vaccinated against measles, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) states the vaccine is 97% effective. People need 2 doses of the MMR vaccine to be fully protected....